Hyderabad summer heat linked to rise in kidney stress markers: Report

Data from Plum Insurance suggests Hyderabad’s intense summer heat is linked to increased kidney stress markers, including higher acidic and concentrated urine cases. The study also found a sharp rise in magnesium deficiency and a decline in iron levels during summer months.

Hyderabad: The tough summer of Hyderabad appears to have silently impacted the health of the general public. Data released by Plum Insurance on Tuesday revealed a sharp rise in concentration and acidity of urine among people of Hyderabad, a sign of how the hot weather conditions have put pressure on kidneys and caused depletion of electrolyte levels.

The health data of 2,165 patients (854 in summer and 1, 311 in winter) gives a picture of the summer impact. Compared to winter, cases of acidic urine in summer surged by 88 per cent, while instances of concentrated urine jumped by 45 per cent.

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Also alarming is data on magnesium, with instances of deficiency soaring by nearly 296 per cent compared to the winter months.

While markers for kidney stress and magnesium deficiency surged, levels of iron dropped by 21 per cent during summer, and overall blood counts were slightly lower in the summer.

While kidney stress increased, the levels of iron dropped by 21 per cent, and overall blood counts were also slightly lower in summer.