17 Common Habits That May Harm Your Kidneys

Ignoring common infections

When you have a common illness like a cough, a cold, the flu, or tonsillitis, your body makes proteins called antibodies to fight it. These molecules usually settle in the filtering parts of your kidneys and cause inflammation. So if the illness lasts for a long time, your kidneys could be seriously damaged.To protect your kidneys, always treat bacterial infections properly — take a break from work, sleep enough, and use antibiotics if necessary.