iStockAlso known as renal cancer, the World Cancer Research Fund International recorded around 4,31,288 new cases of kidney cancer worldwide in 2020. It is also said the be the ninth and 14th most common cancer in men and women, respectively.
According to a 2014 study by the Indian Journal of Medical Research, renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer, accounts for 3 per cent of all adult cancer and 85 per cent of all kidney tumours.
While it is mostly seen in the elderly, there is a growing number of cases in the younger population too.
Early Symptoms
In most cases, kidney cancer gets detected at a later stage. Doctors believe the condition is curable if caught and treated early.Watch out for early signs like fatigue, high blood pressure, unexplained fever and malaise. While persistent nagging pain or heaviness on the side or the back is a tell-tale sign, also make sure you don't feel a lump or mass around that area.
Initial symptoms also include blood in urine, loss of appetite, anaemia, unexplained weight loss and swelling in ankles or legs, and flank and/or bone pain.
Healthy Kidneys, Happy You!
The prevalence of this disease has almost doubled over the past decade, and is expected to increase further due to rise in risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, stress, and unhealthy eating habits.
Dr Vijay Kher, Chairman of Kidney and Urology Institute at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, share how a well-rounded-diet and adequate water intake are key to combating kidney disease.
Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Your lifestyle may be hurting your kidneys. Although the exact cause of kidney cancer is not known, changing certain lifestyle habits can help in the long run. A balanced diet and adequate water intake can boost kidney health.Excessive sodium intake can also harm the kidneys, hence, regulated consumption of salt. One must also limit the consumption of sugar and carbohydrate-rich foods, and switch to homemade meals. Include fruits, vegetables and proteins for a healthy diet.
For patients who suffer from kidney cancer, a healthy diet plays a vital role. The people receiving cancer treatment must have meals that are high in calories and protein. Also sticking to immunity-boosting foods is essential.
Along with a healthy diet, staying active also helps in lowering high blood pressure and diabetes, both of which can cause damage to the kidney. One must quit smoking as it can slow the flow of blood to the kidneys, impairing their ability to function properly. Doctors say that smoking can increase the risk of kidney cancer by about 50 per cent.
Facts About Kidney Health
Kidneys are one of the most vital organs in the body which excrete the toxic waste products formed as a result of metabolism in the body. Kidneys also maintain the fluids and salt balance of the body, and make hormones that help produce red blood cells, promote bone health and regulate blood pressure.
Chronic Kidney Disease is the most common kidney-related ailment, and involves the gradual irreversible loss of kidney function over a period of years.
Diabetes, and hypertension are major risk factors for chronic kidney disorder which is growing rapidly amongst Indians. Other risk factors for kidney diseases include obesity, family history of kidney disease, and excessive use of pain killers, active smoking, heart disease and older age.
On World Kidney Day, Dr Vijay Kher, Chairman, Kidney and Urology Institute of Medanta Hospital, Gurugram debunked the popular myths surrounding kidney disease and renal health, and shared better prevention and management tips of the condition.
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