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Severe dehydration may trigger kidney injury, say nephrologists

Severe dehydration may trigger kidney injury, say nephrologists
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As the dry season approaches, nephrologists have warned that severe dehydration can reduce blood flow to the kidneys and trigger acute kidney injury, urging Nigerians to maintain adequate fluid intake. The physician said inadequate fluid intake could make it difficult for the kidneys to maintain the body’s water balance and, in severe cases, lead to acute kidney injury.
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  • ✦They further noted that although the body has mechanisms to conserve water and signal when fluid levels are low, prolonged or rapid fluid loss could overwhelm these mechanisms and impair kidney function.
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2026:El Niño, a climate phenomenon associated with the warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean that can trigger extreme weather conditions, including heatwaves and flooding, could contribute to about 31,400 heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027.
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  • ✦As the dry season approaches, nephrologists have warned that severe dehydration can reduce blood flow to the kidneys and trigger acute kidney injury, urging Nigerians to maintain adequate fluid intake.
  • ✦The physician said inadequate fluid intake could make it difficult for the kidneys to maintain the body’s water balance and, in severe cases, lead to acute kidney injury.
  • ✦They further noted that although the body has mechanisms to conserve water and signal when fluid levels are low, prolonged or rapid fluid loss could overwhelm these mechanisms and impair kidney function.
Key Facts:2026: El Niño, a climate phenomenon associated with the warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean that can trigger extreme weather conditions, including heatwaves and flooding, could contribute to about 31,400 heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027.
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As the dry season approaches, nephrologists have warned that severe dehydration can reduce blood flow to the kidneys and trigger acute kidney injury, urging Nigerians to maintain adequate fluid intake.

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As the dry season approaches, nephrologists have warned that severe dehydration can reduce blood flow to the kidneys and trigger acute kidney injury, urging Nigerians to maintain adequate fluid intake.

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El Niño, a climate phenomenon associated with the warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean that can trigger extreme weather conditions, including heatwaves and flooding, could contribute to about 31,400 heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027.

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