Dr. Urmila Anandh Flags 6 Kidney-Damaging Habits, Warning Frequent Painkiller Use Raises Injury Risk
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Updated · The Times of India · Aug 18
Dr. Urmila Anandh Flags 6 Kidney-Damaging Habits, Warning Frequent Painkiller Use Raises Injury Risk
1 articles · Updated · The Times of India · Aug 18
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Six everyday habits can quietly erode kidney function without obvious pain, Dr. Urmila Anandh said, making damage easy to miss for years.
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen are a key concern because frequent or inappropriate use can cut kidney blood flow, trigger acute kidney injury and add to long-term damage.
Dehydration, vomiting or diarrhoea can make that risk worse, while people with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease or existing kidney problems need extra caution.
Dr. Anandh said the danger is repeated self-medication rather than a single dose, stressing that painkillers should be used with attention to dose, duration, other medicines and kidney health.