Are Painkillers Causing Slow Kidney Damage?
Pain medicines are among the most common medicines in the world. Whether it be headache, backache, joint pain or period cramps, many people don’t think twice before reaching for OTC pain relief tablets. These drugs work very well when taken as prescribed but if you take them too often or over a long period of […]
Dr. Naveen Reddy Avula
Creatinine Levels: What They Mean and When to Worry
If you have had a blood test, you may have noticed the word “creatinine” on your report. For many it is just another number, but this little marker can tell you a lot about how well your kidneys are working. Knowing what creatinine is, normal levels and when it is dangerous can help you take […]
How High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Affect Your Kidneys?
Your kidneys are essential to maintaining the health of your body. They maintain overall metabolic health, control blood pressure, balance electrolytes, and filter waste and extra fluid from the blood. Nonetheless, diabetes and hypertension, two prevalent lifestyle-related disorders, are the primary causes of chronic kidney disease globally. Sadly, kidney damage brought on by these illnesses […]
Chronic Kidney Disease: Understanding Management through Medication, Dialysis & Lifestyle Changes
Chronic Kidney Disease is a long-term condition whereby the kidneys progressively lose their filtration capabilities of filtering waste products and extra fluids from the bloodstream. The kidneys perform many functions that are very important to maintaining balance in the body, including clearing toxins, regulating blood pressure, maintaining minerals such as potassium, and helping to generate […]
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Early Diagnosis: The Solution for Improved Kidney Health
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the most prevalent illness detected in individuals across the globe. With more and more individuals getting diagnosed with CKD annually, the diagnosis and intervention are becoming more vital on time. CKD, if not diagnosed or neglected, may advance towards end-stage renal illness that may need dialysis or kidney transplant. The […]
