Your Kidneys May Stop Functioning Up To 70% Without Any Symptoms Post-COVID Recovery, Warns Doctor

Recovered from deadly coronavirus? This article is for you then. Recent research has shown that recovered patients are at higher risk of suffering from kidney failure, which doesn't really come with symptoms.

Written by Satata Karmakar | Published : September 14, 2021 6:59 PM IST

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Your Kidneys May Stop Functioning Upto 70%

Did you know you? your kidneys stop working upto 70 per cent without showing any significant symptoms post-COVID recovery. According to the experts, an individual who has been infected with the coronavirus infection and has beaten the deadly attack successfully is at higher risk of suffering from severe kidney diseases. Read on to find more about the risk and what the new study says about managing the condition.

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What Causes Problems In The Kidneys?

In a recent report published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, experts have stated that coronary artery diseases in people who have been infected by the deadly coronavirus are causing severe kidney-related illnesses. The study quoted data from the government and asserted that these kidney problems are more common among the ones who have recovered from the infection. Also Read - Obesity rising across all age groups in India: Expert reveal 5 healthy habits for sustainable weight loss

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Kidney Problems Can Lead To These Diseases

Experts also warned that if these kidney diseases are left untreated, they can lead to end-stage kidney problems which can be fatal. Kidney diseases don’t only damage the organ, but also lead to several other complications in an individual. Some of the most dangerous ones are — Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.

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Recovered From COVID? Read This

So, if you have recently recovered from COVID-19, this article is for you. Beware of the post-COVID complications and keep yourself informed. According to the experts, after beating the deadly infection, an individual is at higher risk of something very serious and deadly — which is Kidney failure. So what should one do? how to spot them? do these diseases come with symptoms? Read on. Also Read - Stephanie Buttermore Death Cause: Did the fitness influencer suffer from anxiety? Jeff Nippard fiance's last post sparks concern

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90% Doesn’t Show Any Symptoms

No, according to the study, almost 90 per cent of the recovered COVID patients do not show any proper symptoms of the disease. Which means it becomes totally impossible for the patient to spot the symptoms. “Kidney function is greatly reduced in COVID-recovered patients. The symptoms of this organ failure are also not detected at all,” a doctor at the Fortis hospital quoted as saying.