Sleep and Kidney Health
How poor sleep can affect blood pressure and kidney health.
Last updated: 2026-09-24
Poor sleep, and conditions like sleep apnea, can raise blood pressure and affect kidney health.
What to do
Prioritise regular sleep and discuss snoring or poor sleep with your doctor, since sleep apnea is treatable.
Frequently asked questions
Does sleep apnea affect the kidneys?
It can raise blood pressure and has been linked to faster kidney function decline.