المملكة: Specialist: Pressure and diabetes are the most prominent causes of kidney disease…and the solution is to exercise
A specialist confirmed that the first and second causes of kidney disease are Pressure and sugar, and advised exercising to reduce the load on the kidneys so they can function better.
For her part, Fatima Al-Hashem, a physiotherapist from Dammam Medical Complex, explained: "Today we participate here in the kidney health event to explain the role of physical therapy in kidney health, Physiotherapy is not only limited to injuries, it has a major role in preventing kidney diseases and chronic diseases"
The benefits of exercise
We are here to educate patients, society and people to do Exercise as treatment and prevention. Exercising performed regularly improves blood circulation, and controls, improves and regulates blood pressure, as it is the first cause of kidney disease. Exercise and its performance are done regularly at the same time to maintain blood sugar regulation, and sugar is the second cause of kidney disease.
She said: "In general, most patients are elderly people who have chronic diseases. We motivate them to exercise and help them and encourage them to perform exercise regularly, as it is an important activity for preserving the kidneys.
She said it is possible to perform exercise by walking."
And it stems from: "Walking is the simplest sport that does not have a specific age. The elderly and even very young people can do this sport and exercise. Movement improves blood circulation and makes it easier for the kidneys to work better and the heart and lungs work better, and thus all of this will reduce the load on the kidneys. Hence comes the importance of exercise and walking.".
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