Are NSAIDs Safe With Kidney Failure: Nephrologist explains

Talking With Docs Podcast by Dr. Brad Weening and Dr. Paul Zalzal

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📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com NSAIDs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac are some of the most commonly used painkillers in the world. In this episode, the doctors explain how these medications work and why frequent or improper use can quietly harm your kidneys. Many people assume over-the-counter pain relievers are harmless, but NSAIDs can interfere with kidney blood flow, fluid balance, and long-term kidney function. We break down who is most at risk, how kidney injury can develop, and what warning signs people often miss. You’ll learn: - How NSAIDs affect kidney blood flow and filtration - Why dehydration and NSAIDs are a dangerous combination - Who is at higher risk for NSAID-related kidney damage - Early si ... 

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