Mohan Lal Mohan Lal Asked 5 months ago

Can smoking damage kidney?

My BP is a bit high, and the doctor told me to quit smoking, mentioning my kidneys. I thought smoking mostly affected lungs and heart. Can smoking really damage kidneys, doc?

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Sanjay Deshmukh Sanjay Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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Honestly, yes it can. As someone who is already managing high BP, my doctor warned me that smoking makes things worse for your blood vessels and kidneys. Please get your BP and kidney function tests done regularly if you smoke, because lifestyle changes are very important before it is too late.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Yes, absolutely. Smoking literally slows down the blood flow to your kidneys, which messes up their functioning over time. If you want to keep your kidneys healthy, you have to quit smoking, there is no other way around this.

Girish Nair Girish Nair Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I used to smoke heavily and ended up with protein leakage in my urine a few years back. The first thing my doctor told me was to throw away the cigarettes completely. Start with nicotine gums or patches if quitting cold turkey is hard, and drink plenty of water to help your body flush out toxins.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I just went through a massive health scare last year because of smoking and poor hydration, which started affecting my kidney levels. Now that I have stopped smoking completely, my recent blood tests show everything is back to normal. It is a slow recovery but totally worth saving your organs.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it really does damage them! Smoking puts extra pressure on the kidneys, which is not good at all. Let's switch to fresh juices and coconut water instead to keep our kidneys happy and smiling! 😊

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Druti Banerjee Druti Banerjee Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

According to medical research, smoking is a major risk factor for chronic kidney disease as it damages the renal blood vessels. However, it's always best to consult a nephrologist or your regular doctor for a proper renal profile test to understand your specific health status.

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