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    Linkage Between Urinary Bladder Issues and Kidney Health In Children
    Dr. Pankaj Deshpande, Consultant Pediatric Nephrologist talks about urinary bladder issues like bedwetting and urinary tract infection and how they link to Kidney Disease. Previously in Part 1 we talked about the issue of kidney stone among young children.  What is nocturnal enuresis (bed wetting) ? Till what age is it considered acceptable? As children grow, they achieve bladder control. By the time they are 3 years old most children will have achieved control of the bladder in the day…
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    Young Children Can Also Get Kidney Stones
    Dr Pankaj Deshpande, Consultant Pediatric Nephrologist sheds light on common kidney related issues in children - a topic that few people are aware about. In Part 1, he focusses on Kidney stones. And in Part 2, he will talk of urinary bladder issues. What are the most common nephrologic issues amongst the pediatric population? The words children and kidney disease seem incongruous to most people. The first reaction on mentioning any kidney illness in babies or children is that they never…
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    Upcoming Webinar: When Your Child Has Kidney Disease
    A kidney disease diagnosis impacts the person with kidney disease as well as the rest of the family as well. On #WorldKidneyDay, we speak to our panel of parents on how they handled the diagnosis and the journey of their child How does a parent deal with the diagnosis? How do they feel about it? How do they equip themselves? How do they support their child? When: 11th March 2021, 6:30pm IST Our panelists are: Usha Uthup Vasundhara Raghavan Satyendra Rathore Join us on Zoom Webinar ID: 860…
  • जब मेरी दोनों किडनी पूरी तरह फेल हो गईं
     चंद्रलेखा दास सिलचर, असम से एक शिक्षिका और मास कम्युनिकेशन विशेषज्ञा हैं। वे किडनी ट्रांसप्लांट (गुर्दे के प्रत्यारोपण ) की मरीज हैं, और अपने अनुभव साझा करते हुए यह जोर देकर कहती हैं कि एक सफल किडनी ट्रांसप्लांट के बाद भी आप शायद उसी तरह का जीवन जी सकते हैं जैसे कि आप किडनी की बीमारी होने से पहले जी रहे थे । आइये पढ़िए उन्होंने मौत पर जीत कैसे पायी। आठ साल पहले, 28 साल की उम्र में, मुझे क्रोनिक किडनी डिज़ीज़ (दीर्घकालिक गुर्दे की बीमारी) का निदान मिला था। मैं बंगलौर में थी, और एक सामान्य दिन…
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    Learning To Live With The Flares And Ebbs Of Crohn's Disease
    Madhura Balasubramaniam, 27 from Chennai tried everything to manage Crohn’s disease, getting past the grossness of it. She considers the PEG tube as the best gift she has received and takes life one day at a time.   I am Madhura, a 27-year-old from India. I have a Master's degree in Development Studies and I am currently a PhD student and researcher learning more about the Tibetan exile community in India and India’s Himalayan borderlands. Please tell us a bit about your condition -…
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    Happy Republic Day India
    Every person is fighting some kind of battle in life. Those who live with chronic conditions and still believe in the spirit of living, deserve a special mention. This Republic Day, we salute our patients and survivors for being true heroes and inspiring us to live life to the fullest. #HappyRepublicDay #heroesoflifebattle #inspiration    
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    बुजुर्गों के लिए भोजन में संशोधन
    जब आपके प्रियजनों की उम्र बढ़ती है, तो उनके लिए सही आहार का प्रबंध करना अधिक ज़रूरी हो जाता है, क्योंकि अधिकाँश केस में अनुचित भोजन लेना अधिक तनाव और परेशानी का कारण बनता है। इस लेख में डॉ। भुवनेश्वरी अपने माता-पिता की प्राथमिक देखभालकर्ता होने के अनुभवों के आधार पर कुछ सरल सुझाव दे रही हैं। बुजुर्गों के आहार पर ध्यान देना बहुत जरूरी है क्योंकि आहार के पैटर्न को बदलने से कुछ ऐसी सामान्य समस्याओं में सुधार हो सकता है जो कई बुजुर्गों में पायी जाती हैं. हमें इस पहलू पर अपनी भारतीय सन्दर्भ (जैसे कि…
  • Webinar announcement for Prevention and management for Diabetic Kidney Disease
    WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT: Diabetic Kidney Disease: Prevention and Management
    Upto 40% of persons with diabetes develop Kidney Disease. Join us as we speak to an Endocrinologists and Nephrologists in this 3 part series on Diabetic Kidney Disease, one of the major complications of Diabetes. In the webinar we will go through: - Understand how Diabetes and Diabetic Kidney Disease are related - How you can manage diabetes well and prevent Kidney Disease - Understand how both diseases progresses, treatment options - Understand the lifestyle and behaviour changes to…
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    कब्ज़ से कैसे राहत पायें।
    कब्ज़ सबसे आम और असुविधाजनक परेशानियों में से एक है। पोषण विशेषज्ञ कोहिला गोविंदाराजू का कहना है कि स्वस्थ भोजन की आदत और उच्च फाइबर वाले आहार से कब्ज की तकलीफ कम हो सकती है। इस लेख में वे कब्ज़ पर चर्चा करती हैं और उच्च फाइबर युक्त पौष्टिक भोजन के लिए जानकारी और एक रेसिपी बांटती हैं । कब्ज सबसे आम पाचन-संबंधी शिकायत है। इस के कारण पेट फूला हुआ लगता है, चिड़चिड़ाहट महसूस होती है और जीवन काफी दुखी लगने लगता है। आम तौर पर, कब्ज तब माना जाता है जब प्रति सप्ताह मल त्याग (बोवल मूवमेंट) तीन या कम बार…
  • Tips To Prevent Constipation (Posters)
    Constipation bothers many people. Most of it can be prevented by simple lifestyle changes. Below are three panels of tips  Food products high in fibre help prevent constipation. Fruits, vegetables, spinach and other greens, beans, lentils, peas, whole grains, nuts, prunes and seeds are good sources of fiber. Tips for increasing fibre intake: Consume whole fruits instead of fruit juices Replace half of white rice with brown Enjoy whole meal sandwich. Snack on raw vegetables like…
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I am a Chrorn's disease patient for last two years in addition to diabetics, bp and cholostrol for around 16 years. I expect some good advice. Thanking You sureshvskumar
Having gas and loose motions stomach bloating since 2 months. Immunity has been good Slight liver and prostate enlargement
Hi, I am suffering from indigestion since last 11 years, after I eat anything a light pain start in my stomach and within an hour I have to go to the restroom and I get relief, I have taken numerous medicines from Allopathy, Ayurved, Homeopathy with…
We received a question from one of our community members. She says  I was diagnosed with 6mm multiple gall bladder stones last year i.e. march2015. I have taken ayurvedic treatment but still have stones.  
Can we drink 1/2 liter of water at once many times a day? Will it cause kidney damage? Because one of my frnd said drink less amount of water many times a day, drinking about 1/2 liter may cause sudden increased work to kidneys and it may harm them…
Why would a person develop kidney stones frequently? Is this a sign of some deeper problem? Can stress and overwork cause this?
Question from one of our members. Please help 1. cold sensitive stomach: my stomach is become very sensitive to cold when i take any type of cold food material . stomach irritate me to vomit it .i.e. whenever i take ice cream, juice cold water after…

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