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  Environmental Pollution and Kidney Disease: Protecting the Kidneys from the Outside In By Dr. Debabrata Mukherjee, Consultant Nephrologist, Medanta Medicity, Gurugram 🌍 Introduction In recent years, kidney disease has emerged as a major public health challenge—not just due to lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension, but increasingly due to environmental exposures . What we breathe, drink, and eat is now silently affecting our kidney health. As a nephrologist, I believe it is time we broaden our understanding of kidney protection . Medications and dialysis are no longer enough. We must look outward—to the air, water, and soil—to protect this vital organ. 🌫️ Air Pollution: The Invisible Kidney Risk Among the most alarming findings is the link between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and accelerated kidney function decline . Studies have shown that long-term exposure to polluted air can lead to a faster drop in eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate), especi...

  By Dr. Debabrata Mukherjee Senior Director, Renal Sciences, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram Soft drinks are everywhere—at social gatherings, in vending machines, or as quick refreshers during a long day. They’re tasty, convenient, and seemingly harmless in small quantities. But what if that seemingly innocent beverage is contributing to serious health risks? 🧃 The Hidden Dangers of Soft Drink Consumption Recent research has increasingly linked regular soft drink consumption to a variety of chronic health issues , particularly affecting the kidneys, heart, and metabolic system. Here’s how: 🚨 1. High Blood Pressure Many soft drinks are high in sodium and caffeine, both of which can contribute to elevated blood pressure levels over time. Excess sugar also plays a role, increasing insulin resistance and promoting inflammation in blood vessels. ⚠️ 2. Blood Sugar Spikes Sugary soft drinks contain high levels of refined sugars (often in the form of high-fructose corn syru...