Nephrology

Diet of a Kidney Disease Patient

Kidney disease, commonly referred to as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), is a health condition where the kidneys stop functioning the…

5 years ago

Know the Signs of Kidney Failure

The kidneys are one of the most vital organs of the body. This pair of organs located above the waist…

5 years ago

Dialysis: Is it the End of Life?

Introduction: Dialysis is a way of removing toxic substances which accumulate in the body when one’s kidneys do not function.…

5 years ago

Did you know that Uric Acid Count and Joint Pain are connected?

What is Uric Acid? When chemicals called purines break down and are dissolved in the blood, it forms uric acid.…

6 years ago

What is the procedure for dialysis?

There are two types of dialysis:- Haemodialysis - Diverts blood into an external machine, where it's filtered before being returned to…

7 years ago

Kidney Disease – Symptoms to Watch

Kidneys help the body clean the blood,filter the excess water,maintain the blood pressure, and also aids in the production of…

7 years ago

What is Kidney Failure? Is it treatable?

Kidney failure is a medical condition that is not limited to any specific age group or gender. There are various…

8 years ago

Diabetes – A Major Risk Factor for Kidney Disease

Diabetes is the commonest reason for chronic kidney failure. Longstanding uncontrolled diabetes harms blood vessels within the kidney. Microalbuminuria (leakage…

8 years ago