10 Common Habits That Can Damage Your Kidneys

7. Overusing painkillers

Although anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen are safe in moderation, regular overuse of them can result in kidney damage and even total kidney failure. This may happen because over-the-counter analgesics decrease the blood flow to your kidneys and worsen their functioning, especially if you already have kidney disease.

So even if you suffer from severe pain, don’t forget that painkillers should only be taken for a short period of time and at the lowest dose possible.