People who have gone through urinary tract infection and kidney stones know the true meaning of pain and hectic days. Among the long list of home remedies, the family members of UTI or kidney stone patients recommend cranberry juice. Cranberry juice has long been considered as a natural remedy for urinary tract health. It is believed to possess certain properties that can help prevent the formation of kidney stones and reduce the risk of UTIs. …
How to Count Your Total Daily Protein Intake?
In the pursuit of a healthy and balanced lifestyle, the significance of protein cannot be overlooked. It doesn’t matter if your goal is to become the best athlete or someone healthy – understanding how to count your total daily protein intake is essential for everyone. But how do you maintain a healthy yet limited protein intake when you are already dealing with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? In this article, we talk about tracking and counting …
Chronic Kidney Disease: Dodge the deadly bullet
How is chronic kidney disease treated? The kidney is a vital organ of the body. It maintains a balance in the body by removing waste and excess fluid via the process of urination. A healthy balance of vitamins, minerals and other salts and facilitating the functioning of the other organs by producing hormones, makes the kidney an essential organ that needs to be kept healthy and blooming! In an attempt to understand how kidney disease …
Stages of CKD
Chronic Kidney Disease: The 5 Stages Chronic kidney disease is a condition defined by the damage to the kidneys that is often gradual and long lasting. A person with chronic kidney disease must first understand that he is a constituent of one of the five stages that determine this disease. With every stage the problems and symptoms are likely to intensify and become more brutal. The bad news is that CKD is most likely irreversible but the good news is …
CKD Overview
CKD: Patient Education The more you know, the more you cure. A disease such as Chronic Kidney Disease might have a lot of hype around it but for the patient to understand its intensity and gain a better insight into the ‘what’s’ and ‘how’s’ of it is important. When the patient understands that the disease is no definer of one’s life is when the patient can gain a life that blooms with mental peace and …
Potassium diet for patients with kidney disease
What is the role of Potassium? Classified as an electrolyte owing to its highly reactive nature to water, potassium is able to conduct electricity. It is therefore integral in regulating the various bodily functions and as the third most abundant mineral in the body, it ensures a smooth functioning of the body. Some of its functions are: Kidney and potassium: The inevitable link Establishing the imperativeness of potassium in the body also comes with the …
Skin problems in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease marked by the deteriorating condition of the kidney and the renal function, is an all encompassing disease. It does not thrive in isolation; it rather creeps into every corner of the body and manifests itself in different shapes and forms. One such manifestation that is apparent and extremely common is on the skin. The skin’s condition is highly affected as a result of the impaired kidney function along with the medicines that …
Sex problems in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Chronic Kidney Disease is characterised by progressive deterioration of the kidney’s ability to perform its function properly. As a chronic disease, it does not exist in isolation. It affects the individual and other organs of the body drastically, which eventually leads to physical, social, physiological, economic and psychological disturbances. Losing the ability to carry out certain activities and failing to fulfil their roles effectively makes the patient’s life spin around completely. However, one aspect that …
What do you mean by an Ectopic kidney?
An ectopic kidney, also known as an renal ectopia, is a congenital condition where the kidney is not located in its normal position but is located in an abnormal position on the body. This condition is uncommon, occurring in only about 1 in 1000 births. Renal function is usually normal but due to its location and proximity to other organs it may have difficulty developing drainage. While most people with ectopic kidneys have no problems, …
SALT INTAKE IN KIDNEY PATIENTS
WHAT IS SALT? Salt is a mineral that is composed of sodium and chlorine. It is found naturally in the earth and is also extracted from seawater. Salt is an essential nutrient that is necessary for the proper functioning of the body’s cells and tissues. It helps regulate hydration levels, blood pressure, and muscle function, and it is also an important flavor enhancer in cooking. Salt is commonly used in food preservation and seasoning, and …