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FAQs about Kidney Transplant

Our kidneys have the ability to remove excess fluid and waste from blood. When the kidneys lose their filtering ability, dangerous levels of fluid and waste can accumulate in our body leading to a severe condition known as kidney failure or end stage kidney disease. The best treatment for kidney failure is kidney transplant. A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure to place a kidney from a live or deceased donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly. What are the kinds of transpla

Dr. Waheed Zaman In Urology Kidney Transplant

May 13 , 2016 | 2 min read

An Enlarged Prostate Can Cause Trouble Urinating

What is Prostate? The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system located in the lower urinary tract. A healthy prostate is the size of a large walnut and weighs approximately 15-25gms. As men grow older, there can be changes in the structure of prostate.Most likely, it can cause enlargement of prostate in men over 50 years of age. This condition is called as " Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE) - the cause of which is not well understood” . More than 50% of older men have some symptoms related t

Max Team In Urology

Aug 04 , 2016 | 3 min read

Get Rid of Kidney Stone Pain

Kidney stones are sharp substances that are formed when your urine contains excess calcium. The solid particles can be the size of a ball or a sugar cube and may cause severe pain if they are pushed in the ureters. You can face severe nausea, vomiting,or blood in the urine. However, if there is severe pain in the back or stomach it requires immediate medical intervention as it could be due to ectopic pregnancy or appendicitis. Persistent pain while urinating could be a sign of UTI or STDs. In case the ston

Dr. Anant Kumar In Urology Kidney Transplant

Aug 22 , 2016 | 3 min read

Do You Need a Surgery For Removal of Stone?

Stones usually pass from the kidneys, and finally through the urethra on their own without causing any pain. They develop primarily when you do not feel the urge to urinate often. You must know that after every half an hour, kidneys filter the blood and removes excess fluids and wastage from the body. Both men and women can develop stones in their lifetime - the common age group being 35-60+. Though most stones are formed between ages 20-40+, and if it happens then there are chances that they would occur ag

Dr. Anupam Bhargava In Urology

Aug 24 , 2016 | 2 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Remedies

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 | 2 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.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

Having weight issues may sound similar to having obesity. However, that is only one end of the scale, so to speak. Being extremely thin is also a weight issue, to which we do give enough importance.

Max Team In Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

Is Apple Cider Vinegar Effective in Dissolving Kidney Stones?

Kidney stone , also known as nephrolithiasis, forms when there is an increase in stone-forming substances in the urine or a decrease in the urine volume. These hard deposits, if not treated on time can create complications like blocking the urinary tract. Anyone who has gone through the pain caused by kidney stones can vouch for the fact that they can cause extreme discomfort and be horribly painful, to say the least. To get rid of these concentrated crystalline masses is a task bigger than one can imagi

Dr. Anil Kumar Varshney In Urology

May 18 , 2018 | 2 min read

All About Kidney Stones (Infographic)

Sometimes a kidney stone might be present for several years. It may pass through without causing much pain, however, few symptoms can occur. A person who has gone through the pain of passing a kidney stone may want to take precautionary steps. This common urinary tract disorder can be caused by consuming different types of foods. Therefore, it is important to consult a kidney specialist doctor before you eliminate food items from your diet. You can also reduce the risk of causing kidney stones by increasing

Dr. Anant Kumar In Urology Kidney Transplant

Sep 19 , 2016 | 1 min read

Getting rid of urinary stones is easy

Do I need surgery for stone removal? The surgery for stone removal depends on location, size of stone and damage it is causing to the kidneys. A small stone of size 6mm or less in the urinary tube (Ureter) can be managed medically if it is not causing much swelling. In this case you will not require surgery but you have to be under medical supervision. Small kidney stones of size 5mm do not require surgery until and unless they come down and get stuck in the tube (ureter). However, larger stones in th

Dr. Anupam Bhargava In Urology

Oct 18 , 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

When to Get Prostate Surgery Done?

While medications help many men with an enlarged prostate -- also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), however, they may not always be effective in relieving symptoms. The Next Step in Treating Enlarged Prostate is minimally invasive and surgical procedures. These are available to treat moderate-to-severe enlarged prostate symptoms that are bothersome. These procedures are also used if tests show that urinary function is seriously affected. Surgery is usually recommended in treating BPH-related compli

Dr. Anupam Bhargava In Urology

Feb 27 , 2017 | 1 min read

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