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...

‘An Apple a day keeps the doctor away’ isn’t relevant in today’s day and age. The two most pertinent factors that will keep the doctor away are a healthy lifestyle and a good diet. Kidneys are an equally important organ and can’t be overlooked. Dr. BK Upadhyay is a renowned kidney doctor in Faridabad , Delhi and recommends incorporating few healthy habits into one’s lifestyle. His vast experience of more than fifteen years in Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Medicine has helped him gain meaningful insight on how to protect the organ. Stay active and exercise often : Regular physical activity is not only important for weight loss but also for the overall upkeep of the body. Take up a sport or simply go out for a walk however don’t overdo any activity. Start slow and maintain the new change. Choose water over other drinks : Kidneys maintain a healthy balance of water, salts and minerals therefore it’s important to keep yourself hydrated, though it is recommended to drink only whe...

The prevalence of kidney diseases is now more than they ever were. There are many reasons for these ever-increasing kidney diseases, especially kidney failures. In an unfortunate circumstance, when you are having a kidney failure, you must know when is the right time to have a kidney transplant for avoiding dangerous complications. You must understand the works of the kidney first for dealing with this condition. The main jobs of kidneys are controlling the fluid in your body, removing the waste products, creating the red blood cells, controlling the blood pressure and keep the bones healthy. What happens when kidneys fail? When the kidneys fail to perform the way they supposed to, the waste products in our blood cannot be filtered out. Consequently, the waste materials keep accumulating in our body and cannot be flushed out. This results in an upsurge of the blood pressure level and severe complications occur. After the kidney failure, there are only two options that the patients ...

We have observed chronic kidney disease rapidly increasing all over India. Although there are no any trusted studies and counting done over there. Due to the lack of accurate national data collection, the incidence of CKD in India is not clear but studies estimate that the number of new patients diagnosed with End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) who are started on dialysis or transplantation is over 100,000 per year. All these changes will reflect an increasing number of cases for kidney transplantation and dialysis . The gravity of the situation you will understand if you visit main hospitals. This number grossly underestimates the true burden of kidney disease in our country given the inequality in access to health care between urban and rural populations, due to disparities in wealth and literacy. Aside from these general population-based issues, there are unique medical and socio-economic challenges faced by women which are essential to understanding in order to improve their acce...

In India we do not have sufficient medical facilities as compare to European and western countries. In that cases any major health hazard can be the critical. Chronic kidney disease is now recognized as a major medical problem for almost every part of India. Although we did lots of growth in medical facilities even still it is hard to find best kidney doctor in India . The best part of the story is that the situation is rapidly improving in kidney treatment. The success rate of kidney treatment Is dependent how early the problem detected and diagnosis get start. So it is important for everyone to understand early symptoms of the chronic kidney disease and reach out to the doctors. Understand primary symptoms of chronic kidney disease Identify swelling in Body  Facing problem with appetite (decreasing continuously) Stunted growth compared to a peer group Facing problem with urination it is more instant and frequent  Wetting the bed, foamy, dark or red urine High blo...

Kidney disappointment determination isn't something that can generally be accomplished by recognizing side effects. Indeed, even in situations where the manifestations are serious different tests will be done to affirm the analysis of the condition. The essential type of test that is done is a blood test. As the capacity of the kidneys is channel the blood, testing the blood for squander items can regularly be successful. Probably the most ideal approaches to guarantee that you have the most obvious opportunity conceivable of recovering control of a kidney issue is by right on time and right analysis. There are numerous ways that a specialist can tell if kidney harms or ailment is the wellspring of your infirmities. Physical assessment required The most fundamental spot a specialist may begin is by endeavoring to feel your kidneys during a physical assessment. Solid kidneys for the most part are not ready to be felt in children or grown-ups; however amplified kidneys or a ki...