Renuka Devi Renuka Devi Asked 7 months ago

How do people get kidney disease?

My elder sister has been suffering from kidney disease for a few years now, and it's made me think about my own health. What are the main ways people develop kidney disease? Are there any early signs to look out for?

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Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Kidney issues can be very worrying, but please stay strong. Usually, long-term conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes are the main reasons. Just follow your doctor's advice and take care of your health gently.

Raghunath Prasad Raghunath Prasad Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Drinking plenty of water and having barley water or coconut water is excellent for flushing out toxins from your kidneys. However, kidney disease is a very serious matter and home remedies cannot cure damaged filters. If you have swelling in your feet or changes in urine, go see a nephrologist immediately.

Shalini Sharma Shalini Sharma Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Kidney damage can happen silently over years, especially if you take painkiller tablets frequently or have uncontrolled diabetes. It is highly risky to ignore this or wait for symptoms to appear. Please get a simple urine routine and kidney function test done for safety.

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Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

When my father was diagnosed with early-stage chronic kidney disease, our specialist explained that uncontrolled hypertension damages the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys over time. He emphasized that managing blood pressure and strictly avoiding NSAID painkillers are the most critical steps to prevent progression.

Acharya Ramdev Acharya Ramdev Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Kidney issues often arise when there is excessive stress and toxic accumulation in the body. In my experience, regular practice of Kapalbhati and Anulom Vilom pranayama gently improves blood flow to abdominal organs and helps maintain balance. Along with your regular medical treatment, try to give 20 minutes to daily breathing exercises.

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please do not start drinking random herbal juices or raw vegetable smoothies recommended on YouTube for kidney health, as some of them are high in potassium and can actually damage weak kidneys. Always get a serum creatinine and ultrasound done, and verify every step with a qualified nephrologist.

Vikas Kulkarni Vikas Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, high BP and diabetes are the main culprits behind kidney problems these days. People don't realize how much harm self-medicating with strong painkillers can do to our kidneys over time. Best is to go to a proper doctor and get a checkup done regularly.

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