Kidney Damage Causes: 7 Everyday Habits That Can Lead to Total Kidney Failure, Doctor Warns of Silent Organ Damage

Kidney Damage Symptoms:Kidneys play one of the most essential roles in keeping the body clean. These bean-shaped organs are responsible for filtering waste products from the blood, balancing fluids in the body and regulating important minerals like sodium, potassium and calcium. Taking care of this organ is equally important as we control heart and liver health.Dr. Rohan Augustine, Consultant - Nephrology and Transplant Physician at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, warns that kidney failure often develops silently until it's too late. "Most people don't realise that daily habits like high salt intake, dehydration, excessive painkillers, and uncontrolled diabetes can quietly damage the kidneys over time," he says. According to Dr. Augustine, some of the warning indicators, such as extreme fatigue, unusual swelling, and changes in urination, are often ignored until kidney function is severely compromised. Watch the above video to understand how our daily activities affect the health of the kidneys and what we can do about it.