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Dpharmacist: 12:04am On Mar 13

Hello, Nairalanders!

Today is World Kidney Day (March 13, 2025), and it's the perfect time to talk about one of the most hardworking yet ignored organs in our body—our kidneys!

This year’s theme, “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health,” is a wake-up call for everyone to take kidney health seriously.

Why Should You Care About Your Kidneys?

Your kidneys might be small, but they do a lot to keep you alive and healthy. Here’s what they do every single day:

✅ Filter waste & toxins from your blood
✅ Control blood pressure by balancing fluids and releasing hormones
✅ Regulate essential minerals like sodium, potassium, and calcium
✅ Produce red blood cells to prevent anemia
✅ Keep bones strong by managing calcium and phosphate levels

But despite all this, kidney disease is a silent killer. It doesn’t show symptoms until it’s too late. That’s why early detection is key!

Who is at Risk?

Certain people who have the below are more likely to develop kidney disease. Are you one of them? Check the list below:

⚠️ Diabetes – High blood sugar damages the kidneys over time
⚠️ High Blood Pressure – Strains the kidneys, leading to failure
⚠️ Family History – If kidney disease runs in your family, you’re at risk
⚠️ Obesity – Increases your chances of diabetes and hypertension
⚠️ Smoking & Excess Alcohol – Damages kidney function over time

If you fall into any of these categories, it’s time to take action now before it’s too late!

How to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

🟢 Drink Plenty of Water – Helps flush out toxins
🟢 Eat a Balanced Diet – Avoid excess salt, sugar, and processed foods
🟢 Exercise Regularly – Keeps blood pressure and weight in check
🟢 Monitor Your Blood Pressure & Sugar Levels – Prevention is better than cure!
🟢 Avoid Smoking & Limit Alcohol – Protect your kidneys from damage
🟢 Get Screened Regularly – Simple urine and blood tests can detect early kidney disease

Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore!

🚨 Feeling tired all the time
🚨 Swollen feet, hands, or face
🚨 Changes in urination (color, frequency, or pain)
🚨 Persistent lower back pain

If you notice any of these, see a doctor ASAP!

Let’s Spread Awareness!

Your kidneys work 24/7 to keep you alive—so show them some love today! Whether it’s drinking more water, eating healthier, or going for a check-up, small actions can save lives.

💬 What are you doing to protect your kidneys? Drop your thoughts below! Let’s make kidney health a priority.

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Dpharmacist: 8:48am On Mar 13

Happy world kidney day

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cenaman(m): 8:55am On Mar 13

I will reduce smoking 3packs of Benson to two packs daily.

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symbianDON(m): 8:55am On Mar 13

Kidneys are ok na the pocket nor dey ok

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Cmanforall: 8:55am On Mar 13

Good information for all, not always Natasha on fp

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DEHVEHLOP(m): 8:55am On Mar 13

Ndi FLAT HEADS SHEY YOU DEY READ?

MAKE UNA STOP OGOGORO AND HARD ⚕️ OO

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mushroomFarm: 8:56am On Mar 13

I appreciate the information and I am sure everyone does too. A quick fix though. The kidney produces an hormone called erythropoietin which stimulates red blood cells formation in the bone marrow. The kidney does not produce red blood cells by itself. Thus we should only say the kidney produces hormones and not red blood cells
The adrenal glands that secrets adrenaline hormone is also located on the kidneys.

Accuracy of anatomical and physiological facts is very important in medicine

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handsomeyinka(m): 8:57am On Mar 13

HORLADY(m): 8:57am On Mar 13

Very correct.
I am in the hospital for kidney wahala.
May God heal all of us.

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4tomandchi: 8:57am On Mar 13

Avoid coke and excess alcohol

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saphiya(f): 8:57am On Mar 13

Nice one
Also avoid bleaching creams

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JustcallmeFavou(f): 8:57am On Mar 13

In this time and age, one can't afford not to take ones health seriously. Please, health is wealth!

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helinues: 8:58am On Mar 13

Who cares. I always try as much as possible to eat healthy food including fruits, different

But eventually, na something go kill person

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Businext: 8:58am On Mar 13

Beautiful post/thread.
Such posts should grace FrontPage always.
Those who want to read sensationalism and others can go to those pages.
Drink water, clean water.
Take care of your kidneys.
It is not everything they present to you to eat and drink that you should
Eat and drink

#TeamHealthyKidneys

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Wizardslayer: 8:58am On Mar 13

Will it being ok stop the person from dieing??

If your kidney is ok you'll die, if it's not ok you will still die. So tell me the essence of these shit show.

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Abokinmanoma: 8:58am On Mar 13

Make God dey protect us Oo abeg

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handsomeyinka(m): 8:58am On Mar 13

symbianDON:
Kidneys are ok na the pocket nor dey ok

You need a pocket transplant....

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RodgersAkpafu: 8:58am On Mar 13

DEHVEHLOP:
Ndi FLAT HEADS SHEY YOU DEY READ?

MAKE UNA STOP OGOGORO AND HARD ⚕️ OO

You must be stupid

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inoki247: 8:58am On Mar 13

Lol something Abt all this as u dey protect one another organ dey plan him own....

People wey dey live reckless life come dey live long than people wey dey monitor dere health 247 like wrist watch....

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free2ryhme: 8:58am On Mar 13

Dpharmacist:
Hello, Nairalanders!

Today is World Kidney Day (March 13, 2025), and it's the perfect time to talk about one of the most hardworking yet ignored organs in our body—our kidneys!

This year’s theme, “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health,” is a wake-up call for everyone to take kidney health seriously.

Why Should You Care About Your Kidneys?

Your kidneys might be small, but they do a lot to keep you alive and healthy. Here’s what they do every single day:

✅ Filter waste & toxins from your blood
✅ Control blood pressure by balancing fluids and releasing hormones
✅ Regulate essential minerals like sodium, potassium, and calcium
✅ Produce red blood cells to prevent anemia
✅ Keep bones strong by managing calcium and phosphate levels

But despite all this, kidney disease is a silent killer. It doesn’t show symptoms until it’s too late. That’s why early detection is key!

Who is at Risk?

Certain people who have the below are more likely to develop kidney disease. Are you one of them? Check the list below:

⚠️ Diabetes – High blood sugar damages the kidneys over time
⚠️ High Blood Pressure – Strains the kidneys, leading to failure
⚠️ Family History – If kidney disease runs in your family, you’re at risk
⚠️ Obesity – Increases your chances of diabetes and hypertension
⚠️ Smoking & Excess Alcohol – Damages kidney function over time

If you fall into any of these categories, it’s time to take action now before it’s too late!

How to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

🟢 Drink Plenty of Water – Helps flush out toxins
🟢 Eat a Balanced Diet – Avoid excess salt, sugar, and processed foods
🟢 Exercise Regularly – Keeps blood pressure and weight in check
🟢 Monitor Your Blood Pressure & Sugar Levels – Prevention is better than cure!
🟢 Avoid Smoking & Limit Alcohol – Protect your kidneys from damage
🟢 Get Screened Regularly – Simple urine and blood tests can detect early kidney disease

Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore!

🚨 Feeling tired all the time
🚨 Swollen feet, hands, or face
🚨 Changes in urination (color, frequency, or pain)
🚨 Persistent lower back pain

If you notice any of these, see a doctor ASAP!

Let’s Spread Awareness!

Your kidneys work 24/7 to keep you alive—so show them some love today! Whether it’s drinking more water, eating healthier, or going for a check-up, small actions can save lives.

💬 What are you doing to protect your kidneys? Drop your thoughts below! Let’s make kidney health a priority.

Are your kidneys ok

Vifx: 8:59am On Mar 13

please check

Nomerci: 8:59am On Mar 13

The nos 1 killer is fake drugs...yes fake drugs,fake drinks,fake sugar,fake salt.ud die within a year. Don't forget that

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Myrepublic(m): 8:59am On Mar 13

symbianDON:
Kidneys are ok na the pocket nor dey ok

Pocket sef go soon dey ok. Don't give up.. Use ur talent hustle. Na em dey pay these days

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popp(m): 8:59am On Mar 13

My tip is to drink plenty of water.

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Hemanwel(m): 9:00am On Mar 13

Are you 'kidney' me??

By the way, these are posts that ought to be gracing the front page to educate and awaken our consciousness to live and stay healthy. But hell no!

- Natasha vs Akpabio today

- Obasa vs Meranda tomorrow

- Senseless posts from Wendell Simlin, a relationship counselor who has abandoned his own children.

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id4sho(m): 9:00am On Mar 13

Agbo , the number one kidney destroyer shocked