Kathmandu. Think about it! You go to work every day. You work hard. You sweat. You also work at home throughout the day. Fatigue or joint pain from exertion is common. But, you never know that your work during this very hard work will slowly damage your kidneys from the inside.
Most of you believe that kidney disease only affects people with poor eating habits, unhealthy lifestyle, and diabetes or high blood pressure. But the truth is that there are many things that make your kidneys weaken slowly every day without making any noise or showing any major symptoms. It’s something to be careful about.
How does the kidneys get damaged?
Your kidneys keep your blood clean. However, when it gradually weakens, impurities start accumulating in the body. This is called chronic kidney disease (CKD). Many studies suggest that many workers and workers have kidney failure because of their working conditions.
Which is the most dangerous?
Working in extreme heat: such as construction, road construction, factory work, or field work. There is excessive sweating. This leads to dehydration and increases kidney stress.
Chemicals or Toxic Smokes: such as paints, batteries, glue, tannery and various factory chemicals. They gradually accumulate in the body and damage the kidneys.
Exposure to heavy metals: such as lead, cadmium, and mercury. People who engage in these activities significantly increase the risk of kidney damage.
High Stress Work: Constant stress, late night work, lack of sleep, and irregular eating can weaken kidney health.
How do TAG_OPEN_strong_58 they affect the kidneys?
Toxic substances in heavy metals hidden in factories: In some jobs, people are exposed to metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury. These metals slowly accumulate in the kidneys, damaging their cells. Such tasks are especially dangerous. Those working in the battery factories, mining, welding, paint and chemical industries have adverse health effects. Excessive exposure can eat away at the kidneys from the inside.
{{TAG_OPEN_span_47}Chemical and solvent factory air is also dangerous: Some solvents used in many industries (such as trichloroethylene and toluene) gradually weaken the kidneys. Their impact is not immediately apparent. However, if inhaled or swallowed from time to time, they can damage the kidneys.
Extreme heat and sweating are the biggest enemies of the kidneys: This is the most common and most dangerous cause. You may experience frequent dehydration if you work in the sun or in extremely hot places. Due to excessive sweating in the body, there is a lot of stress in the kidneys. Farm workers, brick kiln workers, factory workers, construction workers, mine workers and those working close to hot machinery are most at risk. Working long hours can lead to kidney failure.
Kidney damage from office stress: Things like working long hours, changing shifts, and being stressed can raise blood pressure and hinder metabolism. This puts constant pressure on the kidneys and can weaken them.
Evidence from research
Several studies have shown that workers who work in extreme heat have a higher incidence of acute kidney injury. Some agricultural workers in the United States have experienced kidney damage after a day’s work. People exposed to extreme heat at work are five times more likely to develop kidney disease, a study in Thailand has found.
What can be done?
For those who work in the sun and heat: drink water every 20-30 minutes. Relax in the shade and take a cool break. Drink not only water but also drinks that are rich in salt and minerals.
For those working with chemicals: People working in chemical factories must wear masks, gloves, and protective clothing. Maintain proper machinery and ventilation and get regular kidney check-ups.
for those who are stressed: People who work high stress should get enough sleep. Take frequent breaks and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
You need to work to make money. However, if the same thing is taking your body out from the inside, then it is also important to be careful. Heat, chemicals and stress can damage your kidneys. Timely watering, rest and protection are the only protections for your kidneys.
