Kidney Transplant in India: Myths, Facts and Real-Life Expectations
For many people with end-stage kidney failure, a new kidney from a donor provides the best hope for decades longer of…
High Uric Acid and Kidney Health: What’s the Connection?
Uric acid levels are triggered by blood test reports and many patients ask whether high uric acid level is “only gout-related”…
Urine Color Guide: What Your Urine Says About Kidney Health
Not just a waste product, urine is a window into your body’s internal health. Drastic changes in urine color are one…
Burning Urination: When Is It a Urology Problem and When Is It Not?
Burning during urination is one of the most common problems that affect urinary symptoms. Many are cavalier about it: They think…
Family History of Kidney Disease: How Early Should You Get Screened?
When it comes to kidney disease, family history matters more than most people recognize. Many kidney diseases have no symptoms—they are silent,…
Is Drinking Too Much Water Harmful for Your Kidneys? Myths vs Facts
Most of us have been told that we need to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Whether it’s…
Night-Time Urination (Nocturia): When Should You Be Concerned?
Most people wake up to urinate once a night, and it’s typically cool to drink even close to bedtime. But if night-time…
Can Repeated UTIs Cause Permanent Kidney Damage?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common, particularly in women. Approximately half of all people will have at least one UTI…
Swelling in Feet and Face: Could Your Kidneys Be the Reason?
Edema of the feet, ankles or face is a sensation that at some time in our lives, we all may experience.…
Why Young Adults Are Developing Kidney Disease Earlier Than Ever
Kidney disease was something that was previously considered to affect older adults. But now doctors across India and elsewhere are reporting…