Among all the health challenges associated with winter, the risk to the kidneys is often overlooked. However, it does increase the chance of dehydration, blood pressure changes, and infection, shared nephrologist Dr Uday Dipakrao Gajare with HT Lifestyle. This may be due to the fact that cold weather does not directly cause kidney failure.
It is presented as follows. However, it is important to continue drinking fluids at fixed intervals throughout the day, shared Dr Gajare. Because they feel less thirsty, during winter, people often drink less water.
“People who have been diagnosed with diabetes, blood pressure disorders, and kidney diseases need to be especially careful in this season,” he stated, as he shared a list of ways one can protect kidney health during the cold months. “Patients who have advanced kidney disease or are on dialysis must follow the fluid limits set by their doctors carefully,” he added.
Packaged soups, instant noodles, pickles, and salty snacks typically contain a lot of sodium and are things we continue to indulge in during winter. “Eating too much salt can raise blood pressure and cause the body to retain more fluid. Try to eat meals that are made fresh and look at the labels of foods before buying them,” shared Dr Gajare.
