According to Dr. Ankur Bhatnagar, Senior Consultant and Head – Renal Transplant and Urology, Sarvodaya Hospital, repeated dehydration, excessive salt, poor sleep and unnecessary medication can contribute to urinary problems and increase kidney health risks over time. “The problem is that while your calendar knows it’s the weekend, your kidneys and bladder do not. They continue working around the clock, filtering nearly 180 litres of blood every day, balancing fluids and minerals, removing toxins, and maintaining blood pressure,” he said.
