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Managing High Blood Pressure: Importance for Kidney Health
Managing High Blood Pressure: Importance for Kidney Health Authored by Dr. Vidyashankar P, Lead Consultant – Nephrology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Millions of individuals in India unknowingly suffer from Hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure (HBP). It contributes significantly to the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is one of the main causes for CKD. It’s critical to detect and treat HBP early on in order to safeguard your kidneys and general health.
Managing High Blood Pressure: Importance for Kidney Health
Millions of individuals in India unknowingly suffer from Hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure (HBP). It contributes significantly to the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is one of the main causes for CKD. It's critical to detect and treat HBP early on in order to safeguard your kidneys and general health. Recognizing the Connection Between CKD and HBP The kidneys are the bean-shaped, fist-sized organs located behind your abdomen.
Healthy lifestyle and diet crucial to maintain healthy kidneys
Authored by Dr. Vidyashankar P, lead consultant – Nephrology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru The kidneys help the body to filter your blood. They remove waste products from the body, maintain balanced electrolyte levels, and regulate blood pressure. Your kidneys activate a form of vitamin D that helps your body absorb calcium for building bones and regulating muscle function. Therefore, it is important to know the different measures that you have to take to maintain healthy kidneys.
Healthy lifestyle and diet crucial to maintain healthy kidneys
The kidneys help the body to filter your blood. They remove waste products from the body, maintain balanced electrolyte levels, and regulate blood pressure. Your kidneys activate a form of vitamin D that helps your body absorb calcium for building bones and regulating muscle function. Therefore, it is important to know the different measures that you have to take to maintain healthy kidneys.
Silent Or Asymptomatic Kidney Stones: Causes, Prevention, And Treatment - Dr Vidyashankar P
Kidney stones are a common medical problem that affects millions of people around the world. While some people experience excruciating pain and obvious symptoms when they develop a kidney stone, there is a silent and equally dangerous form of these stones that often goes unnoticed - silent or asymptomatic kidney stones. It is critical to raise awareness about these hidden threats to ensure early detection and treatment.
Diabetes and Diabetic Nephropathy
06.07.2023 LISTEN Noncommunicable diseases like diabetes are on the rise in India and it is linked to several illnesses. The diagnosis of diabetes invariably raises concerns about long-term complications involving various body organs and the kidney is one of the most susceptible yet disregarded ones. It is observed that more than 1/3rd of the people suffering from diabetes are susceptible to kidney diseases and since these complications are asymptomatic, it is all the more concerning.
Health check-ups every man needs
Most people underestimate the importance of regular health check-ups. Often our hectic and erratic lifestyle prevents us from seeking routine preventive care. People usually prefer to visit only when they are seriously ill. In fact, health surveys have shown that men are less likely to visit doctors as compared to women. It is ideal that men above 50 should have a yearly physical examination, while those below 50 should have a physical examination every three to five years.
Men's Health Matter: 5 Health check-ups every man needs
22.07.2022 LISTEN Most people underestimate the importance of regular health check-ups. Often our hectic and erratic lifestyle prevents us from seeking routine preventive care. People usually prefer to visit only when they are seriously ill. In fact, health surveys have shown that men are less likely to visit doctors as compared to women. It is ideal that men above 50 should have a yearly physical examination, while those below 50 should have a physical examination every three to five years.
5 Health check-ups every man needs to undergo
Express News Service BENGALURU: Most people underestimate the importance of regular health check-ups. Often our hectic and erratic lifestyle prevents us from seeking routine preventive care. People usually prefer to visit only when they are seriously ill. In fact, health surveys have shown that men are less likely to visit doctors as compared to women.
5 check-ups every man needs Original
New Delhi: Most people underestimate the significance of regular examinations. Our hectic and unpredictable lifestyle frequently prevents us from seeking routine preventive care. People usually only come when they are seriously ill. In fact, health surveys show that men are less likely than women to visit doctors. Men over the age of 50 should have a yearly physical examination, while those under the age of 50 should have one every three to five years.
5 check-ups every man needs
By Dr Vidyashankar P. New Delhi, Jun 15 (IANSlife): Most people underestimate the significance of regular examinations. Our hectic and unpredictable lifestyle frequently prevents us from seeking routine preventive care. People usually only come when they are seriously ill. In fact, health surveys show that men are less likely than women to visit doctors. Men over the age of 50 should have a yearly physical examination, while those under the age of 50 should have one every three to five years.
World Kidney Day 2022 - How to keep your kidneys healthy
New Delhi: The burden on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has increased worldwide due to the increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, vascular disease, and glomerulonephritis (inflammation of glomeruli, the tiny filters in your kidneys). Although CKD affects all age groups, it is more prevalent in those above the age of 65. It affects approximately 10 percent of the world’s adult population.
How to keep your kidneys healthy
For representational purposes Express News Service BENGALURU: The burden on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has increased worldwide due to the increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, vascular disease and glomerulonephritis (inflammation of glomeruli, the tiny filters in your kidneys). Although CKD affects all age groups, it is more prevalent in those above the age of 65. It affects approximately 10 per cent of the world’s adult population.
Overhydration - What are the risks and why you must avoid it?
Listen to article Water is essential for all human beings to lead a healthy life. Consuming water has several health benefits such as it provides nutrients to our body, ensures proper digestion, helps in weight loss and prevents dehydration. However, drinking too much water can prove harmful for your health and may lead to overhydration or water intoxication.
How sedentary lifestyle is putting millennials at an increased risk of renal disorders
Listen to article Over the past 10-15 years, lifestyle-related diseases in India have contributed to over 60% of the disease burden in the country. Currently, more than 2,00,000 patients are dying of kidney failure every year in India. Our country is currently the home to over 60 million diabetics and an even larger number of pre-diabetics, a large population with hypertension, two of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease.
Home-based peritoneal dialysis can help address problems of kidney patients
By Dr. Vidyashankar P, Lead Consultant – Nephrology, Aster CMI Hospital According to Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP), India has nearly two million dialysis patients who frequently have to drive to a dialysis centres two-three times a week especially for haemodialysis as missing any session could be life-threatening for them.
Home-based Peritoneal Dialysis Can Help Address Problems Of Kidney Patients
According to Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP), India has nearly two million dialysis patients who frequently have to drive to a dialysis centres two-three times a week especially for haemodialysis as missing any session could be life-threatening for them.
Home-based Peritoneal Dialysis Can Help Address Problems Of Kidney Patients
For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts Wellness oi-Lekhaka By Dr. Vidyashankar P, Lead Consultant, Nephrology on September 11, 2020 According to Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP), India has nearly two million dialysis patients who frequently have to drive to a dialysis centres two-three times a week especially for haemodialysis as missing any session could be life-threatening for them.
Home-Based Peritoneal Dialysis Can Help Address Problems Of Kidney Patients
Listen to article According to Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP), India has nearly two million dialysis patients who frequently have to drive to a dialysis centres two-three times a week especially for haemodialysis as missing any session could be life-threatening for them.
Kidney care should me made accessible to everyone, everywhere
By Dr. Vidyashankar P, Lead Consultant, Nephrology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a global epidemic. Nearly 850 million people are known to suffer from kidney diseases from varied causes, world-wide. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) causes about 2.4 million deaths per year and is among the top five causes of deaths worldwide. The 2019 World Kidney Day has set the agenda of “kidney health for everyone everywhere”.
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