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By Vinod Kumar
October 7, 2025

Life After Kidney Transplant: Dos and Don’ts You Should Know

A kidney transplant can give you a new lease of life, freeing you from dialysis and helping you live more normally. But after transplant, your body needs special care. Success depends not only on...

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By Vinod Kumar
October 7, 2025

Understanding Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD): A Family Condition

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is one of the most common inherited kidney diseases. It causes multiple fluid-filled sacs (cysts) to slowly grow in the kidneys, making them larger and less efficient over...

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By Vinod Kumar
October 7, 2025

Blood in Urine (Hematuria): What You Should Know

Seeing blood in your urine can be alarming. Doctors call this hematuria. It can be a sign of many conditions—some minor, some more serious—so it’s important not to ignore it. Gross vs. Microscopic Hematuria...

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By Vinod Kumar
September 23, 2025

Painkillers and Kidney Health: What Everyone Should Know

Most of us have taken painkillers at some point — for headaches, back pain, joint pains, or even after a fever. They’re easy to get, often available over the counter, and seem harmless when...

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By Vinod Kumar
September 23, 2025

Kidney Health for Women: What Every Woman Should Know

When we think of women’s health, topics like pregnancy, breast health, or bone health oftencome up first. But one important area that doesn’t get enough attention is the kidneys.These two small, bean-shaped organs silently...

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By Vinod Kumar
September 3, 2025

Hemodialysis Access: Choosing the Right Lifeline for Your Kidneys

When kidneys fail, hemodialysis takes over the job of cleaning the blood. To do this safely, doctors need a way to access your bloodstream. This is called dialysis access. The type of access you...

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By Vinod Kumar
September 3, 2025

Hemodialysis: Answering Common Questions and Clearing Doubts

Kidneys are our natural filters. When they fail, dialysis takes over the job of cleaning the blood. For many patients in India, the word “dialysis” brings fear, anxiety, and many questions. Let’s simplify it...

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By Vinod Kumar
August 17, 2025

Understanding IgA Nephropathy: A Silent Kidney Disease

Kidney diseases are often called “silent killers” because they may not cause obvious symptoms until they are quite advanced. One such condition is IgA Nephropathy (IgAN), also known as Berger’s disease. It is one...

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By Vinod Kumar
August 17, 2025

Is Hemodialysis Painful? Bursting Myths About Dialysis

When doctors say “you need dialysis,” one of the first fears patients and families have is: “Will it be painful?” This fear is natural. Let’s clear the myths and understand the truth. Myth 1:...

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By Vinod Kumar
August 17, 2025

Kidney Donation: Is It Safe to Donate a Kidney?

When we hear about kidney failure, the word “transplant” comes up quickly. For a successful transplant, a healthy person—often a family member—may donate one of their kidneys. Donating a kidney is on of the...

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