Take care: Here're 8 ways to prevent kidney disease

Kidney diseases are known as the silent killers, that affect the quality of life. It is important to take preventative measures before it leads to kidney failure, requiring a transplant to survive.

Here're eight ways to reduce your risk of developing the disease, recommended by the World Kidney Day Organisation.

1. Stay active: Regular fitness helps to reduce your blood pressure and decreases your chances of developing chronic kidney disease.

2. Regularly control of your blood sugar level: For people with diabetes, often develop kidney damage. Therefore, it is vital to regularly check their kidney functions.

3. Monitor your blood pressure: While most people are aware high blood pressure can lead to a stroke or heart attack, it can also cause kidney damage.

4. Eat healthy foods and maintain a healthy weight: This helps prevent numerous conditions like diabets and heart disease which is associated with  chronic kidney disease.

5.Reduce your salt intake: To reduce it, limit the amount of processed and restaurant foods you consume.

6. Maintain a healthy fluid intake: The recommended amount of water to drink is 1.5 to 2 litres per day to maintain good health. According to researchers,"Consuming plenty of fluid helps the kidneys clear sodium, urea and toxins from the body which, in turn, results in a 'significantly lower risk' of developing chronic kidney disease".

7. Do not smoke: Smoking impact the blood flow to the kidneys. This hinders the kidneys' ability to function properly.

8. Do not take over-the-counter pills on a regular basis: Common drugs like ibuprofen are known to cause kidney damage and disease if taken often.