As temperatures across Delhi-NCR continue to soar beyond 40°C, hospitals are witnessing a significant rise in heat-related kidney disorders, prompting doctors to caution that extreme weather conditions are emerging as a serious threat to renal health. Nephrology OPDs and emergency wards are increasingly reporting cases of dehydration-related acute kidney injury (AKI), kidney stones, electrolyte imbalances, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and worsening chronic kidney disease (CKD). Doctors say the spike in cases has become noticeable over the past few weeks, with prolonged exposure to high temperatures, inadequate fluid intake, and sudden weather fluctuations identified as the primary triggers.
According to specialists, dehydration-induced AKI has become one of the most common summer-related medical conditions. Severe fluid loss reduces blood flow to the kidneys, temporarily affecting…
