Outdoor workers such as construction workers, farmers, electricians, delivery people or environmental sanitation workers often face harsh weather conditions.
Prolonged work pressure, hot weather and unscientific activities can easily form many bad habits, including habits that seriously affect kidney health - an organ that plays a role in filtering blood and regulating water and electrolytes for the body.
One of the most common habits is not drinking enough water. Due to constantly working outdoors in the sun, many workers sweat a lot but do not supplement water in time or only drink when they are too thirsty. Prolonged lack of water causes the kidneys to work too hard, urine is concentrated, increasing the risk of kidney stones and impaired kidney function over time.
In addition, regular urination is also a habit that is harmful to the kidneys. Due to the nature of the work of not being convenient to go to the toilet, many workers try to hold urine for many hours. This increases pressure on the bladder and kidneys, creating conditions for bacteria to grow, easily leading to urinary tract infections and negatively affecting kidney function if repeatedly repeated.
Another habit is to overuse soft drinks, energy drinks or coffee to fight fatigue. These drinks are often high in sugar, caffeine, and additives, which can cause dehydration, disrupt electrolyte balance, and increase the burden on the kidneys. When used for a long time, the kidneys have to work harder to eliminate excess substances, thereby increasing the risk of kidney damage.
Eating salty foods and eating erratically are also worrying issues. Outdoor workers often choose fast food and processed foods because of their convenience, but these foods contain a lot of salt. Eating salty foods causes high blood pressure, making the kidneys need to filter more, which can lead to chronic kidney disease in the long run.
Finally, being subjective with unusual signs such as small urine, dark urine, and prolonged fatigue also makes kidney disease easily overlooked.
Seemingly small habits in daily life and outdoor work can silently harm kidney health. Changing your water drinking habits, eating reasonably, and listening to your body is an important factor in helping workers protect their kidneys and maintain long-term health.
