World Kidney Day is observed on the second Thursday of March every year, and it serves as a global awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of kidney health and the need to prevent kidney diseases. Kidneys are essential organs that play a vital role in maintaining the body’s overall health. However, kidney diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent, affecting millions of people worldwide. In this article, we will discuss the importance of kidney care and the steps that can be taken to prevent kidney diseases. Importance of Kidney Care The kidneys are responsible for ..read more

Kidneys are an important part of our body located on either side of our lower back. Kidneys regulate blood volume, excrete acidic wastes, metabolize drugs, balance electrolytes and produce hormones. Kidneys does a lot more than making urine. Kidneys are also known to control the bones as well as fertility. In the recent years, we have noticed a dramatic increase in kidney disease. Certain toxins can trigger chronic kidney disease. Chemicals and heavy metals in non-organic and processed foods and excess refined sugar and salt can lead to type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure causing kidney di ..read more

National Kidney foundation says that, chronic kidney disease affects 26 million American adults. Many studies show that a high fructose corn syrup contaminated with mercury may be the underlying cause of some kidney problems. Many soda drinks may cause harm due to its refined sugar content (high fructose corn syrup). Drinking two or more servings of soda per day could link to kidney disease; particularly in women. A recent study published in the science and medical journal, PloS ONE, provided evidence for the link between soda consumption and kidney damage. Scientists from Loyola University He ..read more

Any chronic medical condition put you at a higher risk for more severe illness. People with kidney disease are susceptible to higher risk with COVID-19. A little extra care and hygiene can save lives. A good immune system is the primary defense system to protect you from any infections. People on dialysis may have a compromised immune system; they still need to continue their scheduled dialysis treatment and should take necessary precautions as recommended by their healthcare team. Kidney transplant patients need to be extra vigilant. These patients take immunosuppressive medicines, these medi ..read more

We wish Healthy Kidneys for Everyone – World kidney day is observed every year on the second Thursday of March to bring attention and awareness about kidney health. Millions of people worldwide have some form of kidney disease. Many people are not even aware that they may be suffering from this silent disease. 1 in 10 people are at a risk and may not have a clue about it. There are two kidneys about the size of your fist in your body. Kidneys performs some of the very essential tasks, this include removing waste, toxins, excessive water, balance hormones in the body. A few simple tips can keep ..read more

Anyone who come to find out that they have kidney disease, the first question comes to mind is “is there a cure for this disease?” The answer may vary for the kind of kidney disease. In some cases, it could be a temporary phase however, in most cases it can be progressing slowly due to either diabetes or hypertension or both. Diabetes and hypertension are the two main causes of this disease. Managing these two condition can tremendously slow down the progression of kidney disease. The approach to address kidney disease is different in different medicine systems. Modern medicine doctor may pres ..read more

Kidney failure is not an easy condition to live with. There are many reasons that may cause kidney disease however, high blood pressure, diabetes and genetics tops the list. The biggest challenge with disease is that there are rarely any noticeable signs or symptoms in the beginning. People with diabetes and high-blood pressure should have their blood test done regularly and take their prescription for these two condition with due diligence. A regular check-up may offer some clues to identify and find a remedy for this problem. If you notice that your eyesight is declining due to diabet ..read more

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the most common form of kidney ailment. The two main reasons are usually long-term diabetes or uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension). These conditions cause a slow damage to the nephrons and it is quite difficult to detect it in the early stages. As the disease progresses, nephron lose their effectiveness to get rid of toxins and water from the body. This results in some more obvious symptoms, of which one is increase in creatinine and urea.  The other symptoms may also include swelling of face, hands and feet. Fatigue is also very common in this ..read more

Individuals with chronic kidney diseases are often concerned with sexuality and having a child. It is not uncommon for a woman with CKD to wonder if she can get pregnant or for a man undergoing dialysis if he can become a father despite his treatment. Additionally, there are birth control questions that need to be discussed, among others. Let us start with the query if a woman on dialysis can have a child. It is rare for a woman on dialysis to get pregnant. If indeed she gets pregnant she usually has a miscarriage. Most women dialysis patients do not have regular menstrual cycles. However ..read more

Once your doctor observe any markers for kidney disease, he/she will recommend a few tests. One of them will be to determine the GFR. This refers to the amount of fluid filtered per minute by the glomeruli (capillaries or tiny blood vessels in the kidneys). GFR is an accurate index to measure the kidney function. This can also determine the stage of kidney disease. The normal range varies between 100 – 120 ml/min. It is also a good practice to use appropriate terms to understand why these tests are performed. It is also important to understand the four main functions of kidneys: Excre ..read more