How to keep your kidneys healthy
1. Don't overdo certain medications. NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and naproxen, are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. When you take too many at once or take them too often, they will hurt your kidneys. And long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for an ulcer or GERD can increase your chances of chronic kidney disease. Only if your doctor says you need them, you can take them. 2. Be careful with antibiotics. If you use them too often, these bacteria-fighting medicines will harm your kidneys. It can happen even if you're perfectly healthy, but if your kidneys don't work as well as they should, it's more serious. Other forms are more likely to cause problems, such as penicillin, sulfonamides, and cephalosporins. 3. Avoid supplements with herbs. Supplement producers are not required to prove that their products are safe, and some may harm your kidneys. If you have kidney disease, these can be particularly harmful because they can make