COMMON THINGS THAT CAN BE DANGEROUS TO KIDNEYS.
WHAT IS KIDNEY? Kidneys rather. The kidneys are two bean-shaped internal organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. BASIC WORK OF KIDNEYS. Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine. The urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder through two thin tubes of muscle called ureters, one on each side of your bladder. Your bladder stores urine. Your kidneys, ureters, and bladder are part of your urinary tract. WHAT ARE THE THINGS THAT CAN AFFECT THE KIDNEYS NOT TO FUNCTION WELL? * Abusive or Excess usage of Salt. Diets high in salt are high in sodium, which can increase blood pressure and, in turn, harm your kidneys. To avoid excess sodium in the body, reduce the salt intake in foods. * Excess Eating of Processed Foods. Processed foods are significant sources of sodium and phosphorus. Many people who have kidney disease need to limit phosphorus i...