Turmeric Kidney Damage
Turmeric and Kidney Injury
Turmeric was commonly used as medicine in ancient times, but its impact on the kidney cannot be ignored.
Today, doctors have studied that turmeric contains various ingredients, which may be involved in the metabolism of the kidney and the state of cells. Some of its substances enter the body at the beginning, or stimulate the filtration of the kidney, but they are taken or overused for a long time, which may cause the burden of the kidney to increase.
Looking at various experiments, taking animals as models, feeding too much turmeric, it is seen that the tissue of the kidney has slight changes. The structure of cells gradually loses its normal state, and the number of renal functions is also abnormal. Or there is tubule damage, or there is a filtration obstacle, all indicating that turmeric may be in potential danger to the kidney.
It is also considered in clinical practice. Occasionally, patients who believe in the health care of turmeric take it excessively. After time, they will feel waist and kidney discomfort, urine tests, protein, occult blood, etc. Although it is not a common phenomenon, it is also a warning. Although turmeric is a good medicine, it should not be used arbitrarily.
Doctors who use drugs need to examine the patient's body in detail. For those with kidney deficiency in the body, use ginger with particular caution. The amount and length of time need to be weighed. If kidney damage is accidentally caused, the medicine should be stopped quickly, and the treatment of the symptoms should be administered to restore the kidney's normal ability.
In short, the use of turmeric has advantages and disadvantages. The influence of the kidney, for the doctor and the patient, should be understood, in order to achieve the safety of medication and avoid the risk of kidney injury.
