In this video, Dr Haresh Dodeja a consultant in nephrology at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, talks with us about how to take care of your kidney. As we all know, the kidney is one of the very essential parts of the human body. Generally, people are born with two kidneys, and if in some conditions, one kidney stops working, a person can also live their life with just one kidney. If a person’s creatinine level is high, then the chances of kidney failure are high. Enough water is necessary to prevent kidney damage, which is why a person should consume at least 2-3 litres of water every day. If a person is living in a very extreme high temperature, then he should consume more water. Some of the reasons for kidney failure can also be harmful painkillers, blood pressure and diabetes. Type 2 is very common in people caused by excessive weight gain, so regular exercise and having a healthy and sufficient diet can prevent diabetes which can also prevent the kidneys from damaging. Controlling blood pressure by having sufficient rest and less stress can also prevent a lot of problems including kidney damage. Regular annual kidney checkups are important.