6 Habits That Can Quietly Damage Your Kidney

Kidney damage can sneak up on anyone, often silently and without warning. Unhealthy lifestyle choices and certain habits can put excessive strain on these vital organs, leading to irreversible damage.

The caution against kidney damage is especially grave given the debilitating effects that arise from the impairment of the kidneys.

Here are six habits that can impair the kidneys:

Smoking

Smoking damages blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the kidneys. This increases the risk of kidney disease, kidney failure, and even kidney cancer.

Excess consumption of alcohol

Alcohol abuse can lead to dehydration, increasing the risk of kidney damage. Chronic drinking also strains kidney function.

 Poor diet

 Consuming high amounts of sodium, sugar, saturated fats processed foods, can increase blood pressure, contributing to kidney damage

Lack of physical activity

Sedentary lifestyles contribute to obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure, all of which strain kidney function.

 Lack of proper hydration

Insufficient water intake can cause dehydration, reducing blood flow to the kidneys.

 Prolong use of drug

Long-term use of NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen), Antibiotics, Lihium, and chemotherapy drugs, can harm kidney function.

 High blood pressure

Uncontrolled hypertension puts excessive strain on kidneys.

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