Gopalakrishnan P. Gopalakrishnan P. Asked 6 months ago

What is the cause of decreased kidney function?

My father recently had some blood tests, and the doctor mentioned his kidney function is decreased. We are a bit confused and want to know what could lead to kidneys not working properly. What are the common causes for this?

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Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Decreased kidney function can be caused by many things, but often it's chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Diet plays a huge role here! Eating too much processed food, high sodium, and too much unhealthy protein can strain the kidneys. Focusing on a plant-based, low-sodium diet is so important for kidney health, under a doctor's guidance of course.

Pawan Sharma Pawan Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Haan, kidney function kam hone ke bohot reasons hote hain. Sabse common toh diabetes aur high BP hain. Kuch medicines bhi effect karti hain. Naa accha khaana, naa paani theek se peena, ye sab bhi. Doctor se consult karna bohot important hai, ghar pe kuch bhi try mat karna.

Priya Gupta Priya Gupta Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much, but it's good you're asking! Decreased kidney function usually happens because of underlying chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Sometimes, certain medications or infections can also cause it. Just make sure to drink enough water and get regular check-ups, okay? And always talk to a doc if you're worried!

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Smita Patil Smita Patil Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Ho na, decreased kidney function ke many causes hote hain. Like long-standing diabetes, high blood pressure, some infections. Sometimes even too much painkiller use. So, bahut dhyaan se rehna padta hai. Proper check-ups aur doctor ka advice bahut zaroori hai.

Sanjay Kumar Sanjay Kumar Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Decreased kidney function? Ah, another joy of getting older! Usually, it's the usual suspects: diabetes and high blood pressure, slowly but surely wearing them out. Sometimes too much medication can also be a culprit. My kidneys are probably tired of filtering all the stress I put them through.

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