Chronic Kidney Disease in people

AstraZeneca's anti-diabetic drug can now be used for kidney disease treatment in India

Anyone can get chronic kidney disease, but the risk is higher in certain group. Read on to know the warning signs and symptoms and how to reduce your risk of getting the condition.
Ammonia breath: It is a sign that your kidneys are in danger

It is important to understand the risk factors and warning signs to diagnose kidney disease before it progresses to advanced stages. Here are 6 signs and symptoms that could signal kidney problem.
COVID-19 patients with chronic kidney disease at highest risk of death

A large, international study of COVID-19 patients has confirmed that chronic kidney disease may increase a patient's risk of death by three times.
6 overlooked signs that may signal kidney disease

In the early stages of the kidney disease, one may experience very few signs or symptoms. But people tend to overlook them. Here are some signs that your kidneys are in danger.
Indians at higher risk of having kidney disease: Watch out for these signs and symptoms

Kidney disease is a silent killer. What makes it more dangerous is that it usually gets diagnosed at an extremely late stage.
Chronic kidney disease killing over 1mn people worldwide

Researchers have revealed that chronic kidney disease caused 1.23 million deaths worldwide in 2017 and the rates of people needing dialysis have increased more than 40 per cent since 1990.
Beware, too much potassium in your blood can give you hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is a condition that occurs when you have too much potassium in your bloodstream. Read on to know all about this condition.
Kidney disease: Be aware of these conditions to prevent the disease

Read on to know about conditions that can cause kidney disease to prevent the condition beforehand.
Premature birth raises the risk of chronic kidney disease: Study

In a study published in the Journal of the BMJ, it was identified that preterm and early term birth are strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from childhood into mid-adulthood.
Know about these symptoms of chronic kidney disease
Suffering from a kidney disease? Eat this not that

When your kidneys fail to perform their essential function of eliminating wastes and toxins from the body, you need to be very cautious about the dietary choices you make. Here, we guide you on the foods you need to include and exclude from your meals while battling renal failure and other kidney diseases.
Know whether cell therapy can be a replacement for kidney transplant

For tackling chronic kidney disease, researchers are working on a promising approach by regeneration of damaged tissues with the help of therapeutic cells.
Ganga Ram Hospital launches kidney homecare services

The hospital launched homecare services with an aim of early detection of kidney diseases.
World Kidney Day 2019: How this year’s theme aims at tackling the economics of renal diseases

The theme of World Kidney Day 2019 is to raise awareness and get countries to incorporate specific strategies for improving the lives of kidney patients within the broader framework of the policies set out in many countries for non-communicable diseases.
World Kidney Day 2019: 5 health conditions that accompany chronic kidney disease

Kidney diseases are silent killers, taking the lives of almost one in ten people, globally. But it doesn't always come alone. In many cases, it is accompanied by other ailments or is triggered by them.
World Kidney Day 2019: All you need to know about CKD

The growing burden of CKD around the globe is alarming which calls for mass awareness programmes. On this World Kidney Day, we give you a low-down on the condition to help you manage it better.
Passive smoking may raise your risk of developing kidney disease: Study

A new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has revealed that exposure to passive smoking may increase your risk of being sick with kidney disease.
Do you have a swollen leg? It could signal an acute kidney injury

Did you know that swollen up legs and other seemingly innocuous symptoms like fatigue, nausea, shortness of breath and irregular heartbeat can indicate an acute kidney injury? Here is everything you need to know about this renal health condition.
Common heartburn drug associated with kidney disease risk: Study

A recent study published in the Scientific Reports journal has revealed that taking proton pump inhibitors, a widely prescribed drug to neutralize stomach acid can increase the risk of developing kidney disease.
Follow these tips to keep kidney problems at bay