India, June 9 -- Kidneys play a crucial role in our overall health. They not only filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, but also regulate blood pressure, maintain electrolyte balance, and produce hormones essential for red blood cell production. Therefore, taking care of your kidneys should be an essential part of your lifestyle. Also Read | Nephrologist shares 5 ways diet can affect your kidney health and foods to avoid: Excess protein to high salt intake

Dr Nishchay B, MD, DM (nephrology and kidney transplant), consultant nephrologist, Apollo Clinic, Bellandur, in an interview with HT Lifestyle, talked about how changes in urine can be an indicator of kidney issues and how much water you should drink each day for maintaining t...