Unexpected Ways Your Kidneys Can Be Affected




 

7.Pain Medication
Taken regularly, large amounts of over-the-counter pain medications — acetaminophen, aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen — or the prescription NSAID Celebrex (celecoxib) can damage your kidneys. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to tough it out. Talk to your doctor about what you’re taking and how much to see if you might need another option.

 

8.OvertrainingWorking out too hard for too long can cause rhabdomyolysis, a condition in which damaged muscle tissue breaks down very fast. This dumps substances into your blood that can hurt your kidneys and make them fail. Don’t overdo it. Build up your workouts gradually – don’t suddenly make them more intense. If you can, avoid working out in high heat and humidity. See your doctor if you have muscle pain and dark-colored pee.