Kidney, Urinary, Gastro Intestinal, Liver

Many of us have experienced heaviness in legs that feels uncomfortable. In some cases, it is normal and goes off on its own but in other cases, it could be an alarming sign for the body. This article focuses on three main features: what causes swelling in the legs, when to be concerned about it, and when to visit a healthcare professional. Leg swelling is caused by excess fluid retention in the tissues of the lower limbs. This fluid would normally be in the circulatory system but squeezes out…

मूत्र पथ संक्रमण, मूत्र असंयम और क्रोनिक किडनी रोग के अलावा, बुजुर्गों में मूत्र संबंधी समस्याओं का सबसे आम कारण उम्र बढ़ना है। इस लेख में पढ़ें कि जीवन की गुणवत्ता पर महत्वपूर्ण प्रभाव डालने वाली इन समस्याओं को रोकने या विलंबित करने के लिए क्या कदम उठाए जा सकते हैं। मूत्र त्याग की प्रक्रिया को समझना मूत्राशय में बहुत सारी नसें हैं। मूत्राशय के भरे होने की अनुभूति मेरु रज्जु (स्पाइनल कॉर्ड) से होते हुए मस्तिष्क में मूत्र त्यागन केंद्र तक जाती है, और वहाँ से मूत्र त्याग की उत्तेजना को मूत्राशय…

When one is told that they need surgery it may feel daunting and very radical to most of us. The aim is to get the surgery done on time with the best outcome and that weighs on the decision as we feel pressed for time. Here are some queries related to the 5 surgical conditions that you may ask your doctor to feel more confident about your decision and to help feel a part of the decision of going ahead with the surgery. This is the second part of the article Questions to Ask Before Any Surgery…

Being diagnosed with a condition that requires surgery can feel daunting and confusing to most of us. While we want to get the timing and procedure right, we often feel rushed into the decision for lack of information and being pressed for time. Let’s discuss a few questions pertaining to surgeries that you may ask your doctor to feel more confident about your decision and to help feel a part of the decision of going ahead with the surgery. General questions to ask your doctor before any…

We have all struggled with a change in consistency of stools whether it’s diarrhoea or constipation or something in between. We have also at some point seen a change in colour or texture of the stools of our kids or ourselves and wondered what that could mean. We are here to tell you everything a change in your stools could mean and when a stool test is needed. Stools or faeces are solid waste products that are formed in the large intestine and is made up of undigested food waste after the…

Bladder cancer is the 10th common cancer worldwide. In India it is often diagnosed late due to limited awareness of bladder cancer and its symptoms. Let us understand the symptoms of bladder cancer, the diagnostic tests, the treatment options and some commonly asked questions about bladder cancer treatment, prognosis and effect on quality of life.   What is bladder cancer? Urinary bladder is a muscular organ situated in the pelvic cavity. Its primary function is to store urine produced by…

In a panel discussion organized jointly by PatientsEngage and Kidney Warriors Foundation, and moderated by Aparna Mittal of PatientsEngage, Dr. Sanjeev Gulati (Senior nephrologist, and ex-President, Indian Society of Nephrologists), Sireesha P (Public Health Consultant) and Vasundhara Raghavan (CEO, Kidney Warriors Foundation) spoke of the gaps in financial access for treatment of persons with kidney disease and the way forward. Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD is defined as a progressive kidney…

When her sister needed a kidney transplant, Vaishali (53) navigated a complex set of emotions before deciding to donate her kidney to Hemali. On February 6, 2024, they completed one healthy year post-transplant. Vaishali shares her experience of being a kidney donor, the research she did and why she talks about being an organ donor.  Read Hemali's perspective of needing a kidney transplant here. Vaishali, what made you decide to donate your kidney to Hemali? The thought process to arrive…

Hemali Ajmera (55) was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2019. Her sister's kidney donation saved her life. On February 6, 2024, they completed one healthy year post-transplant. Hemali shares her experience of navigating the anxiety and her journey to being an organ donation advocate. Read her sister Vaishali's perspective here. Hemali, when were you diagnosed? What were the early symptoms? The red flags started showing up in 2016. I attributed my frequent bouts of illness and fevers to…

Aging is the most common cause of urinary issues in older adults, apart from Urinary Tract Infection, Urinary Incontinence and Chronic Kidney Disease. Read on to find out what steps can be taken to prevent or delay these issues which have a significant impact on quality of life.  Understanding Micturition (Urination) Lots of nerves innervate the bladder. The feeling of bladder fullness travels up the spinal cord to the Micturition Center in the brain, which stimulates micturition through…