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As the study of medicines takes a giant leap every day, an equal if not larger, a leap is being taken simultaneously by the ill effects that accompany these medicines. …

We seldom think about our urinary habits. It is not until we are stuck in heavy traffic with no lavatories nearby that we focus on our bladder health. Or unless …

Let’s play a game. Extend the fingers of your hands. Curl them inwards. Now tightly clench them into your palm. What you see now is a fist. Game over! Your …

Kidneys are important organs of the body with multiple functions. But, due to various factors, they may experience problems that can affect the whole body. Mostly all kidney or renal …

Renal Failure is also called as end-stage renal disease. Kidney disease can get worse over time and may lead to kidney failure. If less than 15% of your kidney is …

Kidneys are one of the most vital organs of the body. They help release toxic waste matter from the body’s system by acting as a filter. This filtration process helps …

There are times when you might have noticed that a person walking down the hallway has swollen ankles as big as their thigh. This not because they are overweight or …

Kidney transplant is like any other surgery and involves major risk factors like blood clotting, bleeding, infection, failure of the donated kidney, and rejection of the donated kidney. However, there …

Burning urination or painful urination is medically referred to as dysuria. And it may be a caused by multiple factors. It may occur during urination or shortly afterwards. Women are …

Human body has two bean-shaped kidneys, each being of a fist size. Their main job is to produce urine, remove waste products and clean the blood. Found in the lower …

Post-transplant care is very essential to ensure a successful kidney transplant and avoid any factors that induce kidney damage. This usually comprises of lifestyle changes, dietary restrictions, and sticking to …

Kidney stones are formed when three compounds: calcium, phosphorus and oxalate, found in urine, become over-concentrated. In order to gain energy and repair body tissues, we eat food. After absorbing …

While sharing his views on ways to prevent kidney stones, an experienced Nephrologist in Gurgaon says Kidney stone prevention basically means preventing certain conditions that lead to the development of these …

What is an Overactive Bladder? An overactive bladder can be a socially embarrassing condition where the person faces difficulties in bladder storage, which causes sudden urges to urinate. The urge …

This article discusses various diagnostic procedures most often recommended by urologists to analyze the health of the urinary system. Urine Analysis – It is the simplest evaluation of the urine. …