Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Tips

Most people have a bladder that can store urine until it is convenient to go to the toilet typically 4-8 times a day. Needing to rush to the bathroom more than 8 times a day or waking up in the middle of the night could mean you have been drinking too much fluid before going to bed. Technically, this condition is known as frequent urination.

However, frequent urination does not always happen when you drink up gallons of water. If you feel the urge to urinate frequently, especially at ...more

Polycystic kidney disease (pkd) is a genetic disorder of the kidneys, where multiple ;cysts filled with fluid develop within the organ, causing it to enlarge and gradually lose its ability to function. The cysts are usually non-cancerous but differ in size. Polycystic kidney disease can harm your kidneys and cause mild to severe symptoms.

Symptoms of pkd

If multiple cysts develop in your kidney, you may experience the following symptoms



High blood pressur...more

Kidney rupture is usually caused by a traumatic injury or direct blow to the front or sides of the abdomen, or low-to-mid back that tears or damages the organ. This type of injury is usually common in sports activities such as rugby, football, gymnastics, boxing, and horseback riding.

Renal failure or kidney rupture occurs when the kidneys stop functioning suddenly. The organ is no longer able to eliminate waste products and maintain a balance between the salt, water, and electrolytes i...more

The second Thursday of March is celebrated every year as World Kidney Day. The day is marked by a global campaign aimed at increasing awareness about kidneys. In 2006 when it had initially begun, 66 countries had taken part. In 2 years, the number had gone up to 88 countries. The International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF) and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) had come together and taken the initiative to make people aware of kidney health.

What are the objectives ...more

As the COVID 19 pandemic has reached to the root level every corner of country especially it has become a bane to our CKD and implanted and CKD on hemodialysis patients, so all our patients must be 200% careful to avoid the infection.

Based on latest data available till date.

Maintain social distancing
wash your hands frequently and use sanitisers
use face mask
do not go out of home unnecessarily


patients of rheumatology like rheumatoid arthritis, sle, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis are not at
Increased risk of getting coronavirus as compared to the general population
well controlled disease or arthritis offer better protection against any infection including coronavir...more

The kidneys are bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine behind the abdominal organs. Their main function is the removal of wastes from the body. On any given day, the kidneys filter out about 200 litres of blood and remove the toxins from the body via water.

In addition to this, the kidneys also produce hormones which help in vitamin D regulation and blood pressure control. Also, the red blood cell production in the bone marrow is promoted by the kidneys.

Due to ...more

In this summer many people want to drink soft drinks or packed fruit juices like real or tropicana to satisfy their thrist, but countries like india where the temperatures are high this behaviour may cause kidney damage. Hot and humid climate causes increased metabolic load on the kidney to excrete the high waste generated due to dehydration. If we take sugar based drinks which contain fructose it will further increase the load on the kidneys by increasing the uric acid production in body. So to...more

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune condition wherein the body s immune system mistakenly attacks the linings of the joint. This condition affects both sides of the body including the eyes, hands and legs. Unlike the depreciating damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis causes a distressful swelling that consequently leads to bone deformity and even erosion. As such, it is one of the more important characteristics of the condition which distinguishes it from other forms of arthritis. It ...more

You may have reached a ripe age with all the worldly knowledge at your disposal to share with the world. You may have reached a stage where you no longer feel like a learner in important areas of life and could easily be someone who has the experiences and the expertise to help people out in times of their trouble.

However, you may also be at a juncture where your knees in particular may not be your best friends anymore. You may be facing a lot of joint issues and the knees may be a pai...more