Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 7 months ago

Can stress cause kidney disease?

My husband has been under a lot of work stress lately, and his doctor mentioned keeping an eye on his kidneys. I'm worried – can all this stress actually lead to kidney problems?

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Please don't ignore this. I once blamed my fatigue and mild swelling on work stress, and it turned out to be a serious kidney issue that required heavy medication. Get your kidney function test and urine routine checked immediately if you feel something is off.

Rajesh Mishra Rajesh Mishra Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Look, stress leads to bad food habits, alcohol, and high BP, which eventually ruins the kidneys. Direct or indirect, it is bad. Go get a simple KFT blood test done instead of worrying over internet articles.

Anand Prakash Anand Prakash Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Our bodies and minds are deeply connected, and worry can weaken our inner organs. Try to practice 10 minutes of daily meditation and keep your mind peaceful. God bless you, please take good care of your health and see a doctor for peace of mind.

Amit Banerjee Amit Banerjee Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Stress itself might not directly cause kidney disease, but the lifestyle changes it brings do. My nephrologist explained that high stress triggers cortisol, raising blood sugar and blood pressure, both of which are leading causes of chronic kidney disease. Keeping those two under control is key.

Kavitha Rajan Kavitha Rajan Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

It definitely plays an indirect role because stress leads to high blood pressure, which damages kidneys. Better to get regular blood pressure checks.

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Shalini Vyas Shalini Vyas Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Stress acts like a silent trigger for many chronic issues by raising your blood pressure. I always suggest keeping a digital BP monitor at home and checking it weekly. If you notice any consistent high readings, consult your family doctor.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Stress destroys the health of our vital organs. Drinking warm water and barley water helps in cleansing the system naturally. But if there is any swelling in the feet or face, please do not wait and visit a doctor immediately.

Abhishek Joshi Abhishek Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I can't comment on the medical link, but when my stress levels were peak last year, my blood pressure shot up. My doctor warned me that if I didn't manage it, it could affect my kidneys. I had to make major lifestyle changes to bring it down.

Rahul Deshmukh Rahul Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Stress raises blood pressure, which is a major cause of kidney damage over time. If your doctor says it is fine, try doing 30 minutes of brisk walking daily. It really helps control blood pressure and keeps your kidney health in check.

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Tanya Mathew Tanya Mathew Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Between my late-night shifts and zero sleep, my stress is through the roof and I've read about this too. Honestly, if stress caused immediate kidney disease, half of us corporate employees would be on dialysis by now! But seriously, get it checked if you feel pain.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, chronic stress raises BP which hurts the kidneys. Make sure you drink enough water and get a basic health checkup done once.

Srinivas Prasad Srinivas Prasad Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Don't trust random people online telling you that drinking some herbal tea will cure kidney stress. Kidney function is critical. If you have concerns, go to an actual doctor and get your serum creatinine levels tested.

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