Kidney Total Care - Dr. B.K. Upadhyay

Kidneys might be small in size but they are an important organ which works to filter all the waste from the body. Due to a disorder or an ailment when the organ stops functioning in the same manner, it’s considered damaged. Having kidney failure means that the organ is only functioning up to 15-20% and the absence of the core functionality of the organ is affecting the body. Damaged kidneys can lead to swollen hands and feet, excess water and waste build up in the body. The symptoms include tiredness, weight loss, poor appetite, nausea, muscle cramps etc. Kidneys lose out on their function gradually and the two main reasons for the organ to become weak are uncontrolled diabetes and high blood pressure. If your kidneys have limited functioning or are completely damaged, the two options for you to consider are dialysis or a kidney transplant. Dr B.K Upadhyay is a renowned kidney transplant doctor in Faridabad who has a vast experience of more than fifteen years in Nephrology and Ki...

Though the human body runs on all organs combined, it’s helpful to know more about individual body parts. The bean-shaped organ plays a crucial role in maintaining one’s health and is often surrounded with myths and misguided information. Here we clear those myths and share some interesting facts about keeping your kidney’s healthy. Good information never did any harm! Drink more water, it’s good for your kidneys: Many of us hear this quite often from our concerned parents. Well it’s good to keep yourself hydrated but not to an extent where you are over exhausting your kidney. Your body has a notification mechanism wherein your brain signals you in the form of thirst. Kidney transplant can lead to complications, if you’ve been undergoing dialysis for long: If your kidneys have come to a state where a transplant is required, it’s best not to delay it. Undergoing dialysis does make your kidneys weak however it doesn’t rule out the chances of having a transplant no matter how long t...