Does drinking more water protect the kidneys?
Staying hydrated helps prevent stones and some acute injury, but cannot reverse established damage.
Prevention
How to protect your kidneys
The everyday steps that genuinely protect your kidneys.
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Short Answer
Most kidney disease can be prevented or slowed. The steps that work are unglamorous: control blood sugar and blood pressure, avoid long-term regular NSAID painkillers, stay hydrated, and don't smoke.
Medical Facts
- Diabetes and high blood pressure cause most kidney failure in India.
- NSAID painkillers reduce blood flow to the kidneys.
- Kidney disease is silent early, so screening by risk matters more than symptoms.
Treatment or Donation Options
- Keep blood sugar and blood pressure in range.
- Avoid regular long-term NSAID painkillers.
- Get a yearly eGFR and urine albumin test if you have risk factors.
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