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'I am 74; recent blood report shows my kidney function (eGFR) as 53. How can I bring it to a normal level > 59?'

December 12, 2025 7:33 am

Get kidney tests every 6-12 months

'I am 52, not diabetic, BP 130/90 but my creatinine is 1.35 and eGFR 55. What do I do to stop further deterioration? My weight is 90 kg'

November 24, 2025 5:50 pm

Check important metabolic markers: HbA1c, fasting insulin, lipid profile, Vitamin D, and uric acid. Even slight abnormalities can increase kidney risk.

'Can kidney damage be detected through a blood test or is imaging (ultrasound, CT scan) necessary?'

November 17, 2025 6:23 pm

Early detection through these simple tests can go a long way in preventing chronic kidney disease and the need for dialysis later on

'My urine has been quite foamy, does it mean my kidneys are damaged?'

October 29, 2025 9:30 am

Early evaluation is the best way to protect health

Why astronauts may be at an increased risk of renal calculi or kidney stones

September 04, 2024 12:29 pm

According to Dr Haricharan G, senior consultant physician, HoD, internal medicine, Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi Ka Pul, Hyderabad, reduced fluid intake can concentrate the urine

World Kidney Cancer Day 2022: All you need to know about the disease

June 15, 2022 6:18 pm

This year, June 16th is being observed as World Kidney Cancer Day. The theme of this year’s World Kidney Cancer Day is ‘We need to talk about different treatment options.

Lifestyle changes that will help reduce the risk of developing kidney disease

March 10, 2022 4:31 pm

This year, World Kidney Day is being observed with the theme - Kidney Health for All

Donate to help this 2-year-old innocent girl fight a rare and deadly kidney disease

May 28, 2021 3:54 pm

Tapasi's dream of becoming a mother came true with a beautiful baby girl coming into her life. All the hardships and pain she had endured had been worth it.

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World Kidney Day 2021: Health tips to take care of kidneys in summer

March 10, 2021 1:46 pm

Avoid unnecessary use of over-the-counter pain killers like Indomethacin, Combiflam, Ibuprofen, Aspirin as these can harm the kidneys, especially when taken for a long period of time in heavy dosages