Chronic kidney disease -- causes and risk factors you should be aware of!

It's time to take your kidneys seriously by knowing the risk factors of kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease -- causes and risk factors you should be aware of!

Published by Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti |Published : February 18, 2015 3:32 PM IST

Our expert Dr Deepa Jayaram speaks about kidney disease and various other health ailments that are associated with the condition. Kidneys help in regulation of the urinary system, maintain electrolyte balance and acid-base regulation along with controlling blood pressure in the body. Here are 5 foods to help you recover from kidney disease.

In this video, Dr Deepa explains about various factors that increase your risk of suffering from chronic kidney disease. Apart from this, glomerulonephritis and autoimmune disease can also contribute to this condition. Watch the video to know in detail about various causes of chronic kidney disease. Read about 8 tests for checking if your kidneys are functioning fine.

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