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Nephrology

Polycystic Kidney Disease: Treatment and Supportive Care 0

Summary Polycystic Kidney Disease is a condition in which numerous cysts, which are small growths filled with water, develop all over the kidney, and other organs too. The condition is

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Acute Kidney Injury – Causes, Treatment, and Prevention 0

Overview Acute Kidney Injury is a condition in which kidney function has failed. The condition can lead to various complications as waste products start building up in the blood, along

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Different stages of Chronic Kidney Disease 1

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidney is unable to filter out the wastes or toxins from the blood, efficiently. The condition develops and progresses gradually.

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Freedom From Disease: A Lease Of Life 1

Mrs. X a 24-Year old woman has developed pregnancy related complications. She eventually has developed an End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in 2 years and she has been continuing on

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Please have a kidney check-up before starting a high-protein diet 1

Weight-gain and obesity are risk factors for various diseases and ailments including cancer. And for those with diabetes or hypertension (high blood pressure), losing weight is an important part of

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Difference between Kidney stones and Gall-bladder stones 2

The kidney is an important organ in the human body. It filters waste and toxic matter from the blood and converts that into urine. The Gall-bladder is an organ that

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Difference between Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis 1

What is Dialysis? The kidneys are one of the major organs in the human body and perform multiple functions. They help remove waste products generated in the body through diet

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High Protein Diets: Keep Your Kidneys Happy and Healthy 0

With all the buzz about following a healthy diet to keep up with the demands of the body, we are conscious about what we eat and how much we eat,

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The Link between Diabetes and Kidney Diseases 1

Diabetic Kidney Disease Diabetic kidney disease is a type of kidney disease caused by diabetes. About 1 out of 3 adults with diabetes have kidney disease. To understand how diabetes

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Diet of a Kidney Disease Patient 1

Kidney disease, commonly referred to as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), is a health condition where the kidneys stop functioning the way they should. When the kidneys get damaged over a

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