Currently, kidney failure problem is seen in a large number of people owing to various reasons where acute kidney failure happens when the kidneys are unable to filter waste products from one’s blood. When the kidneys fail to filter blood then the waste tends to get accumulated in the body and the blood’s chemical makeup will get unbalanced. Acute kidney failure is also known as acute renal failure or acute kidney injury which is progressing rapidly and is commonly seen in those who are critically ill? It is a known fact that acute kidney failure can be life-threatening and requires timely med ..read more

What are the causes (including anxiety) of tingling in feet and hands & ways to get rid of this condition? You can have a buzzing, shaking, vibrating, or trembling sensation in your feet, toes, hands, fingers, arms, legs, or even across your entire body. This sensation may be infrequent, regular, or chronic, and it may affect only one portion of your body or move over the body. There isn’t much we can do to prevent this symptom from occurring because it typically occurs involuntarily. While some people may be able to manage this feeling by calming down or by tightening and relaxing their m ..read more

Depression, also called clinical depression or major depressive disorder, is a mood disorder consisting of symptoms mostly associated with sadness of mood, lack of interest, and sleeping problems. Sadness is mostly a reaction to a situation or a person’s behavior and is commonly experienced. It is an emotion that can be associated easily with helplessness, despair, grief, diffidence, and sorrow. Sadness is a fleeting emotion and may not last for a major portion of the day or might not affect your work output. It might go away by accepting or modulating the situation or even by self-soothing be ..read more

KEEP MOVING Being overweight raises your blood pressure, which is bad for your kidneys. Try to maintain healthy body weight by keeping active and following a healthy diet. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise, such as walking four or five times a week. 6000-8000 Steps/day DRINK WATER Staying hydrated will help your kidneys function properly. Your urine should be straw-colored or paler if it’s any darker that can be a sign of dehydration. REDUCE ALCOHOL Alcohol can cause kidney damage. Excess alcohol may also raise your blood pressure. Limit your alcoholic drinks. STOP SMOKING Smoking makes ..read more

Potassium is an important electrolyte in the body and is responsible for the function of muscles, nerves, and the heart. Very low levels of potassium are called hypokalaemia and can lead to dangerous consequences as a person may even feel too weak to move their body, experience paralysis, faint, or experience irregular heart rhythms. Vomiting, diarrhea, or use of laxatives can lead to low potassium levels while certain medications like diuretics that are commonly used to treat high blood pressure can also eliminate potassium along with excess sodium and water from the urine. In hypokalemia, th ..read more

Early diagnosis and treatment of sinusitis are important to avoid complications. A child with a deviated septum may also have enlarged adenoids. Learn more here. Sinusitis In Children If your child is having breathing difficulties, recurrent cold and cough attacks, or he/she is breathing through the mouth, it’s time to consult the ENT. These are signs and symptoms indicative of deviated septum, adenoiditis, and sinusitis. Read on to know more about these conditions from Dr. Sheetal Radia, ENT & Head Neck Surgeon, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road said. Causes Of Sinusitis Sinusitis happens wh ..read more

Holi, the festival of colors, is widely celebrated across the country. This year, the festivities are spread across two days — March 7 and 8 — with different regions celebrating the festival on different days. But, while Holi is all about playing with rang, the harmful effects of the colors cannot be stressed enough. As such, experts caution against the use of chemical-laced colors for not just the skin but for the respiratory system, too. According to medical practitioners, store-bought holi colors may contain heavy metals, broken pieces of glass, chemicals, and pesticides that ..read more

World Tuberculosis Day is observed to indicate the progress made in the fight against the disease and to progress on the commitment to eradicate the epidemic. It is also a day to spread awareness about the fact that tuberculosis is not merely a health disorder but also a social issue since malnutrition and poverty also promote to spread of the ailment. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus is spread through the air. TB is more common in people with weakened immune ..read more

The three deceased donations in a 48-hour span led to a city hospital completing six transplants in 24 hours. “We began on March 9 when an in-house deceased donation helped us get a liver and a kidney for two patients registered with us,” said Dr. Tarang Gianchandani. As these transplants were underway, the Girgaum hospital got a lung donation from a hospital in Surat. “Even as our doctors were busy with these operations, we got donations of a lung, heart, and liver from Umrao Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road,” she said, adding that some planned surgeries were rescheduled as transplants were give ..read more

Dr. Abhishek K. Shirkande, DNB Nephrology MD Medicine – “As we celebrate World Kidney Day 2023, I’d like to take a moment to applaud, highlight, and support all efforts around the world to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of kidney diseases. Although we live in a world divided into 195 countries, kidney diseases have no citizenship, and no borders, and are a growing public health challenge worldwide.  Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is regarded as a silent killer.  Did you know that a person can lose 90% of their kidney function without showing any symptoms?  Fatig ..read more