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Kidney donors can give a new life to someone

Shortage of donors has significantly limited the renal transplantation procedures. In order to overcome this profound donor shortage, the immunological barriers that are considered to be an absolute contradiction to transplantation are being broadly evaluated. Below mentioned are two such barriers: ABO Blood group barrier (Incompatible- ie. Transplant without a blood type match) Highly sensitized transplants of individuals who are pre-disposed to antigens from other persons either due to multiple blood

Dr. Dinesh Khullar In Nephrology Kidney Transplant

Sep 27 , 2016 | 1 min read

Living Donors Bring A Ray of Hope For Patients

On an average patients wait for more than 5 years to get a kidney transplant. But, when a living donor is available, there is no waiting required. Surprisingly, the patients find compatible living donors in those they have never met or known. And they are the ones who give life. Dr. Waheed Zaman has vividly explained about on how living donors are essential and pivotal to patients who are desperately seeking a kidney transplant. What are the benefits of living donor transplant? The benefit of living d

Dr. Waheed Zaman In Urology Kidney Transplant

Feb 14 , 2017 | 1 min read

What is Online Hemodiafiltration?

Mr. A.K. had been suffering from poorly controlled diabetes for about twenty years and had been having progressively worsening kidney failure for the past five years. Three years back, he was started on hemodialysis in view of severe fluid overload in the body and advanced kidney failure. Although he was undergoing conventional hemodialysis three times per week, he continued to have a poor appetite, intense intractable itching, high blood phosphorus levels and repeated episodes of hypotension during dial

Dr. Dinesh Khullar In Kidney Transplant Nephrology

Feb 28 , 2017 | 1 min read

Preventing Kidney Stones, Made Easy!

Everyone knows someone who has or had kidney stones at some point in his or her life. Kidney stones are highly prevalent in India, with over 1 million cases per year. Just because they are common, doesn't mean people have to get them. Sure, they can be treated, but when it comes to diseases, prevention is always better than cure. What are Kidney Stones? Kidney Stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys and may eventually travel down the urinary tract. They can have man

Dr. Waheed Zaman In Urology Kidney Transplant

Sep 12 , 2017 | 3 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 3 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 3 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 3 min read

25 Foods and 7 Day Diet Plan to Lower Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a type of fat present in the blood. But in the case of excess triglycerides, it gets stored in different body parts such as the belly, hip, and arms. Normal levels of triglycerides are less than 150 mg/dl. Increased levels of triglycerides are linked to heart diseases, especially in patients who have high levels of bad cholesterol (Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL) and low levels of good cholesterol (High-Density Lipoproteins or HDL). Include healthy foods to reduce triglycerides.

Aastha Khungar In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 3 min read

Know about the Actual Causes of Kidney Damage

Kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is the last stage of chronic kidney disease. A kidney failure means that your kidneys have stopped working making it difficult for you to survive without a kidney transplant or dialysis. When a chronic kidney disease reaches a severe stage, fluids, dangerous wastes and electrolytes can accumulate in the body. The treatment of chronic kidney disease is all about controlling the underlying cause. Chronic kidney disease can progress to kidney fai

Dr. Waheed Zaman In Urology Kidney Transplant

Oct 04 , 2017 | 2 min read

How Can You Protect Your Kidneys?

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a slow and permanent damage to the filtering units of the kidney, leading to retention of toxic substances in the blood. Approximately one in ten adults have some form of kidney disease. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Chhabra , Consultant, Nephrology, Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh , says the early stages of CKD usually remain undetected as the person may not have any symptoms. The advanced stage of CKD, when the filtering power of kidney is reduced to 10 % or less, is known as End Stage R

Dr. Yogesh Kumar Chhabra In Kidney Transplant Nephrology

Feb 13 , 2018 | 2 min read

When Is A Kidney Transplant Needed?

Kidney transplantation involves placing a healthy kidney from a living or deceased individual to a patient whose kidneys no longer function properly on a permamnent basis. Whenever feasible, it is recommended as the treatment of choice for patients with kidney failure , the other form of treatment being lifetime dialysis. A kidney transplant can effectively treat chronic kidney disease, and help patients feel better and lead a normal life for years. Functioning of a healthy kidney There are millions o

Dr. Dinesh Khullar In Kidney Transplant

May 25 , 2018 | 3 min read

Robot Assisted Kidney Transplant

Open kidney transplant is an established procedure, considered the best treatment for end stage renal failure. However, it carries all the disadvantages of open surgeries. Wound infections are especially troublesome in obese, diabetic and immunosuppressed patients. Post-transplant wound infection can have adverse effects on ultimate graft kidney outcomes. Children and young ladies are most effected by unsightly scar.

Dr. Anant Kumar In Kidney Transplant

Dec 10 , 2020 | 1 min read

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