15 Daily Habits That Are Destr0ying Your Kidneys

The kidneys play a vial role in our well-being by filtering waste, regulating blood pressure, creating essential hormones, and keeping our overall health . However, some daily habits can silently damage our kidneys.

Overuse of paink*llers

Overuse of painkillers, especially nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, is a popular habit to quickly relieve pain. However, they put an extra burden on the kidneys, which have to filter and detoxify them.

Excess salt

Excessive salt intake in our diet can seriously harm our kidneys. When we eat too much salt, our body tends to retain both water and salt. This retention leads to increased blood pressure, which can damage the kidneys.

Dehydration

The kidneys rely on adequate water to function properly. When dehydrated, the kidneys can deal with a condition called pre-renal azotemia, which can cause acute inflammation of the kidneys.

Lack of sleep

Sleep plays a vital role in regulating kidney function. Adequate sleep helps keep a balanced sleep-wake cycle, which is an important for coordinating the work of the kidneys over a 24-hour period. Lack of sleep disturbs this cycle, causing an increase in stress hormones, which can lead to inflammation in the kidneys.

Too much sugar

Excessive sugar consumption is a major risk factor for obesity, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, which are well-known causes of kidney disease.

Alcohol

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