Your kidneys work hard to keep you healthy But some daily habits can harm them a lot This can lead to kidney damage chronic kidney disease or even renal failure We'll look at bad habits that can hurt your kidney health quickly Key Takeaways Overusing painkillers especially NSAIDs can harm the kidneys particularly for those with existing kidney disease A diet high in salt and sodium can increase blood pressure and damage the kidneys Processed foods are major sources of sodium and phosphorus which can be harmful for kidney health Staying well hydrated by drinking - liters of water per day helps the kidneys clear toxins from the body Poor sleep excessive animal protein sugar smoking heavy drinking and sedentary behavior are also among the worst daily habits for kidney health Overusing Painkillers Over-the-counter pain medicines like NSAIDs nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics help with pain But they can harm your kidneys especially if you have kidney disease It's important to use them wisely and not take more than the recommended dose to avoid kidney damage Potential Kidney Damage from NSAIDs and Analgesics Recent data shows reports of ibuprofen-related kidney injury and reports of acetaminophen APAP -related kidney injury Middle-aged people were more likely to be hurt by ibuprofen Young people were more likely to be hurt by APAP with fewer elderly people affected APAP was found to be more linked to kidney problems It had a higher reporting odds ratio and proportional reporting ratio than ibuprofen APAP also caused... Login to read full