How can Jengkol cause kidney failure?

KOMPAS.com – Archidendron pauciflorum or what is familiar to our ears like jengkol is a typical Southeast Asian plant. Transformed seeds are preferred by most people, especially in Indonesia.

Unfortunately, jengkol fanaticism makes people excessive by consuming it. In fact, jengkol has a distinct effect on the body, especially on the kidneys.

"Jengkol is a good principle, it belongs to a group of vegetables, it is also anti-free radicals.But excessive consumption can also cause kidney failure," said Dr. Okki Ramadian SpPD, an expert in internal medicine. Mitra Keluarga Hospital.

Jengkol, which is identical to the aroma, is known to cause jengkol seeds or poisoning. In the later phase, this can cause kidney failure.

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According to Okki, this is due to the fact that jengkol seeds contain jengkolat acid which, if checked under the microscope, can cause jengkol crystals that have a very precise shape, such as a needle. .

When crystals accumulate in the renal cbad, they can cause difficulty in urination, bleeding from the urine, extraordinary back pain and kidney problems.

Usually, this condition occurs when we consume jengkol excessively, badociated with conditions of lack of drinking water.

"So if you eat jengkol, do not forget to drink a lot of water," Okki said when meeting at the kidney team's hemodialysis clinic on Tuesday ( 23/10/2018) in Jakarta.

"The crystal is sharp, it breaks down in the blood.When it enters the kidney and discharges into the urine, it stays stuck.If the filter is disturbed, inflamed, it can not strong and filtration problems will occur, "he added.

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Okki also added that while consuming jengkol, there were restrictions to keep in order to keep our kidneys.

"It is not allowed to drink diuretics or to facilitate urination, such as tea, coffee and sodas.Therefore, it must act water to be able to secreted properly, "he said.

However, he pointed out that there was no restriction on the consumption of jengkol. In addition, proper consumption of jengkol and abstention mentioned above will allow the properties of jengkol to be well received by the body while maintaining our kidneys.

At first, it is still possible to relieve renal disorders due to jengkol with medications recommended by doctors. However, do not let acute kidney failure. At this point, the patient must inevitably undergo hemodialysis or dialysis.