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DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY Diabetes is the most silent and devastating health issue which, if neglected can lead to many long-term complications like Diabetic nephropathy (affecting kidneys), cardiovascular diseases affecting the heart, Diabetic retinopathy  (affecting the eyes), Diabetic neuropathy (affecting the nervous system) etc. Among the diabetic complications, Kidney disease is a major complication as it can lead to end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation . How does Diabetes hurt or affect my Kidneys? The main job of the  kidneys  is to filter wastes and extra water out of the blood to make urine. Kidneys also help control blood pressure and produce  hormones  that your body needs to stay healthy. Kidneys have minute blood vessels that aid in filtering the blood. High blood sugar levels can make these vessels become narrow and clogged leading to decreased filtration capacity, causing the excretion of albumin ...

PROSTATE CANCER What is Prostate Cancer?   The prostate is a small gland, about the size of a walnut, just below the bladder in Men. It produces a thick, white fluid that mixes with sperm to make semen.  What is Cancer? Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancer develops when the body’s normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells do not die and instead grow out of control, forming new, abnormal cells. These extra cells may form a mass of tissue, called a tumor.  What are the causes of prostate cancer? Researchers do not know exactly what causes prostate cancer. But they have found some risk factors like change in the DNA, Inflammation of the Prostate Gland, Exposure to radiation, etc. Who is at risk of prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in Indian men. Your risk of developing Prostate Cancer increases with: ·        Age above 60 years. · ...

Chronic kidney disease Chronic kidney disease indicates a gradual loss of kidney function . The primary function of kidneys is to filter wastes and excess fluids from the blood. When chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage , dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes can build up in your body. In the early stages of CKD, very few symptoms manifest themselves. Chronic kidney disease may not become apparent until your kidney function  is significantly impaired. Treatment for CKD focuses on slowing the progression of the kidney damage , by keeping the underlying cause in control. CKD can progress to end-stage kidney failure , which can be fatal without a kidney transplant or dialysis Causes of CKD ·         Diabetes ·         High blood pressure (hypertension) ·         Having a family member with kidney disease Stages of Chronic kidne...

Kidney failure Kidney failure is the end stage of renal disease is the last stage of chronic kidney disease . Kidney failure is the stage where your kidneys stop working for survival you need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Kidney damage is caused due to other health problems that damage kidneys slowly over time. Diabetes and high blood pressure are common causes of ESRD (end-stage renal disease). Other problems that cause kidney failure are Genetic diseases such as polycystic kidney disease , Nephrotic syndrome and Urinary tract problems . In some cases, kidney stops working suddenly this is called acute kidney injury . Some of the common causes of acute kidney failure are infected, illegal drug usage and obstruction in the urinary tract . This type of kidney failure is not permanent your kidneys can get into normal by simple treatment . Having one of the health problems that can lead to kidney failure does not mean that you will definitely have kidney failure . Liv...