Myths and Facts about Kidney Diseases

Kidney disease: What is it? When waste and fluid build up in the body, kidney disease results from the damaged kidneys. It differs and relies on factors including age, gender, size, and ethnicity. Initially, they may result in swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet, as well as tiredness, shortness of breath, frequent urination, blood in the urine, loss of appetite, weight loss, and other symptoms. CKD, or chronic kidney disease Overview It could be …

Chronic Kidney Disease: Dodge the deadly bullet

How is chronic kidney disease treated? The kidney is a vital organ of the body. It maintains a balance in the body by removing waste and excess fluid via the process of urination. A healthy balance of vitamins, minerals and other salts and facilitating the functioning of the other organs by producing hormones, makes the kidney an essential organ that needs to be kept healthy and blooming! In an attempt to understand how kidney disease …

Stages of CKD

Chronic Kidney Disease: The 5 Stages Chronic kidney disease is a condition defined by the damage to the kidneys that is often gradual and long lasting. A person with chronic kidney disease must first understand that he is a constituent of one of the five stages that determine this disease. With every stage the problems and symptoms are likely to intensify and become more brutal. The bad news is that CKD is most likely irreversible but the good news is …

CKD Overview

CKD: Patient Education The more you know, the more you cure. A disease such as Chronic Kidney Disease might have a lot of hype around it but for the patient to understand its intensity and gain a better insight into the ‘what’s’ and ‘how’s’ of it is important. When the patient understands that the disease is no definer of one’s life is when the patient can gain a life that blooms with mental peace and …

Potassium diet for patients with kidney disease

What is the role of Potassium? Classified as an electrolyte owing to its highly reactive nature to water, potassium is able to conduct electricity. It is therefore integral in regulating the various bodily functions and as the third most abundant mineral in the body, it ensures a smooth functioning of the body. Some of its functions are: Kidney and potassium: The inevitable link Establishing the imperativeness of potassium in the body also comes with the …

Skin problems in Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease marked by the deteriorating condition of the kidney and the renal function, is an all encompassing disease. It does not thrive in isolation; it rather creeps into every corner of the body and manifests itself in different shapes and forms. One such manifestation that is apparent and extremely common is on the skin. The skin’s condition is highly affected as a result of the impaired kidney function along with the medicines that …

Sex problems in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Chronic Kidney Disease is characterised by progressive deterioration of the kidney’s ability to perform its function properly. As a chronic disease, it does not exist in isolation. It affects the individual and other organs of the body drastically, which eventually leads to physical, social, physiological, economic and psychological disturbances. Losing the ability to carry out certain activities and failing to fulfil their roles effectively makes the patient’s life spin around completely. However, one aspect that …

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Home 10 Home Remedies for Kidney Stones: Natural ways to ease the pain

Kidney stones are one of the most painful health conditions which are capable of affecting people irrespective of gender or age.  In most cases, doctors recommend the patients to undergo medical interventions, there are several natural home remedies that can also help in the treatment.  In today’s article, you will learn about 10 natural home remedies to prevent or treat kidney stones. Remedies for Kidney Stones  There are several home remedies for kidney stones that …