00:01Health experts are warning people to be cautious when using anti-inflammatory
00:05painkillers such as ibuprofen or naproxen due to risks to kidney health.
00:10Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can increase blood pressure and damage blood vessels in the kidneys,
00:19particularly for people with existing high blood pressure.
00:22Diabetes are a family history of kidney disease.
00:25Charities and pharmacy groups advise those at risk to speak with pharmacists about alternatives
00:32and check for early signs of kidney problems.
00:35Around 7 million people in the UK have chronic kidney disease, many undiagnosed.
00:41Online kidney health checkers can help people assess their risk.
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