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KIDNEY NEWS
Woman's left kidney removed instead of right, her family gets Rs 2 crore
May 21, 2026 5:40 pm
Noting that the woman was only 56 years old at the time of the incident and that loss of a family member is irreparable, the consumer commission said the complainants “deserved to be heavily compensated”.
'I've been a kidney dietician for 10 years and here are 5 things I see people doing wrong'
May 13, 2026 5:00 pm
"This is exactly how people end up undernourished, frustrated, and still worried their kidneys are getting worse," the kidney dietician posted on Instagram.
'My creatinine is 1.4, GFR is 39 and dropping rapidly; nephrologist said I have nothing to worry about now but in 10 years from now I'll be on dialysis. Is this true?'
April 27, 2026 3:03 pm
Regular monitoring every 3 to 6 months, maintaining healthy blood pressure, limiting salt intake, staying hydrated, and following a kidney-friendly diet are essential
'Why do I pee so much after swimming?'
April 26, 2026 11:00 am
Turns out, there's a clear medical explanation behind it.
Can kidney patients eat fruits? Doctor shares safe choices for every CKD stage
April 22, 2026 3:53 pm
From apples to mangoes, a stage-wise guide to choosing the right fruits in kidney disease
'I'm a kidney surgeon. Here's why I hope I never see you'
March 22, 2026 5:26 pm
The kidneys are two fist-sized organs that sit at the back of the abdomen and perform some of the body's most essential tasks.
‘It may indicate...': Doctor explains why one leg being significantly more swollen than the other is a medical emergency you should not ignore
March 12, 2026 3:00 pm
Swollen legs are often dismissed as fatigue or long hours of standing. But a doctor warns that persistent swelling could indicate serious health conditions.
With high BP and diabetes for years, he suddenly needed dialysis to survive: Why kidney disease shows no symptoms
March 12, 2026 8:47 am
Kidney disease develops silently. Many people remain unaware of the problem until significant damage has already occurred
Paediatrician shares 'absolutely shocking' case of 16-year-old with 'right side kidney stones': 'There was only one concern from parents...'
January 30, 2026 6:13 pm
Long screen time, busy routines, and fewer natural thirst cues all add up
'My urine smells really badly lately, like acid. What could be the reason?'
January 22, 2026 3:00 pm
Timely medical tests are needed if foul-smelling urine persists for several days, or is accompanied by pain, burning, fever, or changes in urine color.
KIDNEY PHOTOS
This vitamin supplement may help you heal your kidneys
December 24, 2025 3:16 pm
Here's a vitamin supplement you have to have in your diet that can actually help significantly with your kidney problems.
Simple tips to take care of your kidneys
October 24, 2025 1:20 pm
Recently a study noted that 1 in every 14 adults in Telangana face kidney damage. Here's everything you need to know about impaired kidney function and how to prevent it.
KIDNEY VIDEOS
Retd. CISF constable offers his kidney to save Hanumanthappa
February 10, 2016 1:56 pm
New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Retired Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) head constable Prem Swaroop on Wednesday has offered to donate his kidney to save the life of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa, who is battling for his life after being trapped under snow for six days at Siachen glacier. Swaroop said he heard in the news that Hanamanthappa's kidney has failed and so he had come to offer his kidney to him. He added that he is ready to donate any part of his body for him.
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