End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

Stages of Kidney Damages

End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) The term end stage renal disease (ESRD) means a renal disease which reaches the stage of irreversible renal failure also known as kidney failure, is a terminal illness that occurs when the kidneys can no longer filter waste from the blood.   Common causes of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) […]

Kidney Transplantation

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Kidney Transplantation A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces a diseased or damaged kidney with a healthy kidney from a donor. It’s a treatment option for people with chronic or end-stage kidney failure.Here are some things to know about kidney transplants.DonorThe kidney can come from a living donor or a deceased donor. A […]

Common Symptoms and Investigations of Urinary system

Common Symptoms and Investigations of Urinary system Oliguria Normal urine volume in 24 hours in health and in temperate climates is in a range of 800-2500 ml. A volume less than 400 ml is called oliguria. Anuria : Urine volume < 100ml / 24 hours is called anuria Polyuria : Urine volume > 3 litres / 24 hours is […]