Recently, a 38 year old well-known gaming blogger passed away due to uremia caused by high blood pressure, sparking widespread attention in society about the health crisis among young people. In recent years, there has been a significant trend of younger patients with uremia. Data shows that the incidence of chronic kidney disease in China has reached 10.8%, and about 40% of uremia patients are aged between 10-30 years old. Why is uremia targeting young people? How can we prevent it? One article on understanding ↓↓↓ 01 What is uremia? Uremia is the terminal stage of chronic kidney disease. It refers to a series of syndromes in which kidney failure prevents the elimination of body waste such as metabolites, waste, urea, and excess water from the body, leading to "poisoning" in humans. Chronic glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis, and diabetes nephropathy may develop into chronic kidney disease if they are delayed or not actively controlled. With the further development of chronic kidney disease, nephron is severely damaged and renal function slowly decreases irreversibly. Eventually, a small number of patients will have chronic renal failure, and the final outcome is "uremia". How is uremia caused? The research on the interaction of various diseases shows that hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and other high incidence diseases of modern people are closely related to the onset of chronic kidney disease, and uremia is the end stage of chronic kidney disease. High sugar, high oil and high salt foods not only pose a threat to health, but also may lead to chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, thus increasing the risk of uremia. Urinary tract infections and urinary tract stones can both cause renal dysfunction, leading to renal insufficiency. People with a family history of polycystic kidney disease and chronic kidney disease are more likely to develop chronic kidney disease due to three genetic factors. In addition, those who have had nephritis in childhood and have not recovered over time will become a high-risk group for chronic kidney disease. Overuse of antibiotics such as sulfonamides, kanamycin, gentamicin, streptomycin, etc. is toxic to the kidneys and should not be used for a long time. People who habitually hold their urine and frequently hold their urine can easily lead to urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis. Over time, repeated kidney infections may develop into uremia. Eating too salty is essential for the kidneys to excrete sodium (i.e. salt). Eating too salty can increase the burden on the kidneys. In addition, salt can lock in water in the body, making it difficult to excrete water and increasing the burden on the kidneys. Why is uremia becoming younger? According to relevant statistics, on average, 4 out of every 10 patients with uremia are between the ages of 10 and 30, indicating a significant trend towards younger age groups. The main reasons for this are closely related to unhealthy lifestyles, the aging of chronic diseases, and weak health awareness. Uncontrolled management of chronic diseases: Long term hyperglycemia and hypertension lead to glomerulosclerosis, gradually developing into uremia. Unhealthy lifestyle: staying up late has become the norm, daily water intake is seriously insufficient, high salt and sugar diet, long-term urinary retention leads to recurrent urinary tract infections, etc., bringing serious health risks. Drug abuse: The phenomenon of taking painkillers is common, and excessive use of antibiotics, weight loss drugs with unknown ingredients, and health supplements can all cause harm to the body. Widespread metabolic abnormalities: Hyperuricemia, obesity related nephropathy, and hyperlipidemia damage the glomerular filtration membrane, increasing the risk of disease. Insufficient health screening: Failure to undergo urine routine examination, insufficient awareness of early kidney disease, and delayed treatment of the disease. How to prevent uremia? Actively control various diseases that may cause damage to renal function, such as hypertension, diabetes, urinary calculi, etc. Do not abuse drugs, consult a doctor before taking medication, avoid using nephrotoxic drugs, undergo regular physical examinations, and closely monitor kidney function. Enhance physical fitness, persist in exercise, and avoid infections caused by weakened immunity, leading to diseases such as glomerulonephritis. Try to minimize the intake of high salt, high sugar, and high-fat foods, have a healthy diet, balanced nutrition, drink plenty of water, and ideally consume less than 6 grams of salt per day. Maintain a regular sleep schedule, avoid staying up late or holding urine. (New Society)