Bengaluru sees alarming rise in Kidney failure cases among youth
Bengaluru: City hospitals are reporting an increasing number of young patients with kidney failure. Doctors are linking this trend to undiagnosed hypertension, diabetes, obesity and unhealthy lifestyle habits, as reported ny Deccan Herald.
Nephrologists notes many patients arrive only in advanced stages, leaving limited treatment options. “Younger people are developing kidney issues from preventable lifestyle factors. Early signs are often silent, so they may not realise there is a problem until it is advanced,” informed Dr Nithin J, nephrologist in a report published by Deccan Herald.
Doctors have identified two primary drivers behind the condition. Lifestyle-related factors, like as consumption of processed foods, high stress levels, smoking, inadequate sleep, dehydration, and excessive protein intake and medical causes, which include undiagnosed hypertension, hidden diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and prolonged or excessive use of painkillers. “To avoid such ailments, a basic profile test every three months , including blood sugar, creatinine, potassium, sodium and blood pressure is advisable,” said Dr Chandrashekhar, nephrologist.
While 100 grams of protein a day is considered safe, prolonged intake beyond 120 grams can strain kidneys. “Excess protein causes hyper-filtration. Protein leakage in urine eventually leads to kidney failure. Excessive keto or red meat diets also damage kidneys,” said Dr Vishwanath S, HOD & Consultant, Nephrology and Transplant.
He added that early damage can often be reversed through dietary changes, while advanced cases are irreversible.
Health experts have also cautioned that certain supplements place strain on the kidneys. Protein powders can heighten the filtration load which increase the risk of leakage creatine breaks down into creatinine, which burdens the kidneys. This may conceal underlying dysfunction while steroids elevate blood pressure, disrupting hormonal balance and causing scarring of kidney tissue.
“Smoking damages blood vessels, reducing blood supply to the kidneys. Tackling lifestyle factors is key to prevention,” said Dr Gireesh MS, HOD & Consultant, Nephrology.
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NEET UG paper leak: CBI arrests Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) founder in Latur
New Delhi (PTI): The CBI has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar who runs the Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Maharashtra's Latur city in the NEET UG paper leak case, officials said on Monday.
A leaked question paper for the medical entrance exam was found on Motengaonkar' phone mobile during searches conducted by the agency on Sunday. He was arrested after that.
The CBI has alleged that Motegaonkar was an active member of the organised gang involved in the leakage and circulation of the NEET UG paper, the officials said.
Motegaonkar in conspiracy with other accused received the question paper and answers of NEET UG Exam, 2026 ahead of April 23, 2026 exam, they said. He allegedly circulated the paper to several persons.
