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…
Dialysis Explained: Types, When It’s Needed and What to Expect
When the kidneys fail to function properly, the body is unable to remove waste, toxins and excess fluid by itself. This…
Weak Urine Stream in Men: Ageing or a Sign of Prostate Trouble?
Most men experience changes in their urination as they age. A weak urine stream, stalling (taking longer to get going) when peeing…
Sudden Urinary Urgency: When Is It Normal and When Should You See a Urologist?
Sudden urinary urgency — the feeling that you immediately have to go to the bathroom and not sure if you’ll make…
UTIs in Men vs Women: Why Treatment and Risks Are Different
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a gender-specific health condition that women come to be very familiar with, but the truth…
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.…