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Kidneys are vital for life‘ says, Dr. Puneet Arora

Dr. Puneet Arora In Nephrology

Nov 11 , 2020 | 2 min read

Getting to Know Your Kidney’s Working Efficiency

Dr. Alka Bhasin In Nephrology

Nov 11 , 2020 | 9 min read

Recurrent Urinary Infections– Seek Help of a Nephrologist!

Dr. Alka Bhasin In Nephrology

Nov 11 , 2020 | 1 min read

Kidney Failure : Causes, Symptoms & Management

The main function of the kidneys is to eliminate excess fluid and waste material from the blood. When the kidneys lose this filtering ability, dangerous levels of fluid and waste accumulate in the body leading to a condition known as kidney or renal failure. This may be due to various factors including infections, autoimmune diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension and kidney stones. Kidney failure usually occurs in the late stages of the disease processes. Once kidney failure occurs, it requires immediate

Dr. Vinay Sakhuja In Nephrology

Mar 20 , 2015 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 min read

Know your Kidneys !

The kidneys are two fist sized organs located in the abdomen toward the back, normally one on each side of the spine. The main function of the kidneys is to remove waste products and excess water from the blood. The kidneys process about 200 liters of blood every day to produce about two to three liters of urine. The kidneys also produce certain hormones that have important functions in the body, including the active form of vitamin D, which regulates absorption of calcium and phosphorus from foods, e

Max Team In Nephrology

Jun 08 , 2015 | 3 min read

Lowering the risk of chronic kidney disease

Are you someone who has had diabetes for more than 10 years? It is time for you to get your kidneys evaluated. Diabetes is now becoming the most common cause of chronic kidney disease which was often called the End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in the past. Many people have an undetermined cause for kidney disease. Environmental factors have been postulated in its causation. With the change in lifestyle, kidney disease is spreading to more and more people. A population-based study calculated that in India t

Dr. Dinesh Khullar In Nephrology

Oct 07 , 2015 | 2 min read

Hypertension- A Major Health Threat

What comes to your mind when you hear, know your numbers? No, we're not talking about numerology and definitely not about your grades. We would want to bring your focus on this sleeping volcano which can erupt any moment causing severe malfunction of the central nervous system thereby impacting other vital parts of the body. Hence, it urges every individual, young or old, to get their blood pressure checked at regular intervals. The normal numbers are 120/80, which essentially shows the peak and minimum pr

Max Team In Nephrology

Apr 19 , 2016 | 1 min read

Are you prepared for Chronic Kidney Disease?

Diabetes is one of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease, which was previously called as " End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) ". More than 50-60% of our population needs dialysis or kidney transplant, prime reason being - “Our Change in lifestyle”. In India, dialysis population is growing significantly and spreading its jaws to more people. What is chronic kidney disease? The kidneys are bean shaped organs probably the size of our fist, located in the middle of your back on both sides. Their fo

Dr. Dinesh Khullar In Nephrology Kidney Transplant

Aug 05 , 2016 | 3 min read

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