Infection and microbial production in any part of the urinary tract can infect the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most infections usually occur in the lower part of the urinary tract, i.e. bladder and urethra. The following are the various terms commonly used based on this attribute: Inflammation/infection of the urethra (cystitis): The infection is … Read more
As we all know, every person has two kidneys in the body, which are mainly responsible for filtering the nitrogenous wastes such as urea, creatinine, acids, etc. from the blood. (all products of the body’s metabolism) and thus produce urine. Lakhs people live with different types of kidney disease and most of them are not … Read more
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, located in your back on either side of your spine. Kidneys play a vital role in body function by filtering and removing waste products and balancing electrolyte levels in the body, which regulate blood pressure and stimulate the production of red blood cells. Sometimes they cannot perform their normal … Read more
Kidney stones are a common health problem, affecting about 1 in 11 people. How are kidney stones formed? When the concentration of certain substances such as calcium, oxalate, uric acid and cystine in the urine increases, they begin to form crystals that adhere to the kidney and gradually enlarge to form stones. How many types … Read more
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that help cleanse and filter toxins, excess fluids and waste from the blood in the form of urine and help maintain overall fluid and mineral balance in the blood. In the case of kidney failure, these functions are no longer performed by the kidneys and if left untreated, it … Read more
Every year in India, more than 130,000 patients undergo dialysis. With the improvement of healthcare facilities across India, the number is expected to increase by 232 per million inhabitants/year. Maintenance hemodialysis requires the patient to visit the hospital at least twice a week. Due to the recurrent nature of hemodialysis in patients with chronic kidney … Read more
Kidney disease is a condition of damaged kidneys in which waste and fluid are not removed, instead of accumulating in the body. The severity of kidney disease may vary by group: *In India, more than 1,75,000 patients undergo chronic dialysis. Approximately 2,20,000-2,75,000 new patients require renal or renal replacement therapy each year. Causes of kidney … Read more
Millions of people live with different types of kidney disease and most of them have no idea about it. This is why kidney disease is often referred to as a “silent killer,” as most people don’t feel any different until the disease is advanced. There are a number of warning signs of kidney disease, but … Read more
The kidneys are a pair of reddish-brown bean-shaped organs. Our kidneys are about the size of a human fist. We have a kidney on each side of our spine below the ribcage. The position of the right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney because of the liver on the right side of the … Read more
cystinuria is a hereditary disease that causes stones. These stones are made up of cysteine. This forms in the kidneys, bladder and ureters. To develop cystinuria, the patient must have acquired a genetic defect from both parents. The defect in the gene causes cystine to build up in the kidneys. The main functions of the … Read more