When the temperature rises, most people think about sunburn, heat exhaustion, or dehydration. But there's another organ quietly working overtime in the background your kidneys. Every glass of water you skip forces your kidneys to work harder. During a heat wave, this hidden strain can become serious, increasing the risk of dehydration, kidney stones, urinary infections, and even acute kidney injury. The frightening part? The damage often begins before you notice any major symptoms. Understanding how summer heat affects your kidneys could help you avoid a preventable health emergency.
