Tips to keep your kidney healthy Here are a few tips to prevent chronic kidney disease: Be careful about taking over-the-counter pain killer medications Quit smoking, alcohol Exercise regularly Get enough sleep Modify the lifestyle so that blood pressure, diabetes be under control Reduce weight if you are overweight or obese If you have stones in the kidney, avoid getting recurrent infections and, maintain hydration If you are elderly, consult a doctor and get screening tests regularly Assess your risk - for example, determine whether you have a family history of diabetes, hypertension, kidney problems, etc. If you already have a history of diabetes, hypertension, congenital kidney problems, heart issues, get screened for kidney disease. Your doctor may ask you to get a few life-saving tests done - such as assessment of kidney function, urine examination for protein, etc
