“How do the kidneys react to dehydration?”
I am a 17 year old female. I want to know how do the kidneys react to dehydration?
2 Answers
Nephrologist(KidneySpecialist)Nephrologist
The first reaction of the kidneys with dehydration is less water excreted in the urine. Prolonged dehydration can cause infection in the urinary tract, kidney stones and even failure. Thank you.
The kidneys try to shut down so you don't lose any fluids from your kidneys.
