- Brits are advised to be cautious when using common anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac due to their potential to elevate blood pressure and damage kidney blood vessels.
- Kidney Care UK and the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warn that individuals with a higher risk of kidney disease, such as those with diabetes or high blood pressure, should be particularly careful.
- Pharmacists are highlighted as key resources for advice on NSAID usage, potential long-term effects, and suitable alternative pain relief options.
- Approximately 7.2 million people in the UK live with chronic kidney disease, with an estimated one million undiagnosed, as the condition often presents no symptoms in its early stages.
- Risk factors for kidney disease include diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of the condition and individuals from Black and South Asian communities.
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