Heatwave in Gurugram? Why a Kidney Function Test Should Be on Your List

Gurugram summers regularly cross 44 °C, and most of us only notice dehydration once a headache or dizziness sets in. By then, your kidneys have already been working overtime to conserve water and balance electrolytes. A simple Kidney Function Test (KFT) can show how well they're coping.

Why Summer Stresses Your Kidneys

• You lose 1–2 litres of water daily through sweat alone
• Sodium and potassium drop with heavy sweating
• Concentrated urine increases the risk of stones and UTIs
• High BP and diabetes patients are at much higher risk of acute kidney injury

What a KFT Measures

A standard kidney panel at Aarvak Diagnostics includes:

• Creatinine & eGFR — the gold standard for filtration capacity
• Blood Urea & BUN — flags early dehydration and protein overload
• Uric Acid — high in summer, especially with low water intake
• Sodium, Potassium, Chloride — electrolyte balance
• Urine Routine & Microscopy — early signs of infection or protein leakage

Who Should Test This Summer

• Anyone over 40
• Diabetics and hypertensives (annual KFT is non-negotiable)
• Gym-goers on high-protein diets or creatine
• Outdoor workers and field-sales professionals
• Anyone with recurring back pain, foamy urine or reduced urine output

Simple Hydration Habits That Help

• 2.5–3 L of water daily, sipped, not gulped
• ORS or coconut water after outdoor exposure
• Cut down caffeine and alcohol during heatwave days
• Don't self-medicate with painkillers — NSAIDs hurt kidneys fast in dehydration

Book a kidney function test in Gurugram with home sample collection from Aarvak Diagnostics. Pair it with an LFT for liver health for a complete summer wellness snapshot.