The World Kidney Day Steering Committee has declared 2021 the year of “Living Well with Kidney Disease.”
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide, and millions die each year without getting access to affordable treatment. Kidney transplant is considered a better option for people suffering from kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), than living on dialysis. Kidney failure is when your kidneys have lost 90% of their ability to function. A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure during which the damaged kidney is replaced with a healthy kidney either from a living donor or a deceased donor. It is estimated that every year about 5,00,000 people in India need an organ. However, many people who need a kidney die without getting an organ. This calls for the need to focus on the problem of organ shortage in the country. On World Kidney Day, let’s honour the living organ donors who helped save the lives of millions acro
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Almost all kidney diseases are caused by inflammation. Turmeric is beneficial as it is a potent natural anti-inflammatory substance that works well without any side effects.
Every year, we observe World Kidney Day on March 11. On this day, governments and organisations across the world hold events and awareness programmes to raise awareness about chronic kidney diseases. This is a condition where there is a gradual decline in kidney functioning over a period of time. It includes diseases that damage the kidneys and affects their functionality. Worsening of kidney disease leads to a build-up of high levels of waste in the blood, which makes a person feel unwell all the time. It can lead to complications like high blood pressure, weak bones, nutritional issues, anaemia, and damage to the nervous system. Both the kidney and liver have the function of detoxification by excreting waste out of the body. A common spice in Indian and Asian cuis
World Kidney Day 2021 in Hindi, Dialysis of kidney in Hindi, किडनी फेल होने पर किडनी के मरीजों को डायलिसिस करवाना होता है। क्या है डायलिसिस, इसके रिस्क फैक्टर और डायलिसिस करवाने वाले मरीज किस तरह स्वस्थ रह सकते हैं कुछ टिप्स।
World Kidney Day 2021: Significance, Theme And Expert Diet Tips
World Kidney Day 2021: Significance, Theme And Expert Diet Tips
World Kidney Day 2021: Here s all you need to know about the day, why it is important and diet tips to prevent kidney disease.
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Highlights
It is a day to spread awareness about kidney disease
Here s all you need to know about kidney health
Kidney is a vital organ of the human body. The importance of proper kidney functioning for good health cannot be understated. A healthy kidney is significant for maintaining the proper balance of fluids in the body and helping excrete toxins and wastes. “Kidney is the main filtration unit of the body. A healthy kidney allows for most diseases to remain in check as it helps in detoxification,” says Ms Delnaaz T. Chanduwadia - Chief Dietitian, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre. Kidney diseases are becoming increasingly common in the recent years. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects one in 10 peopl
World Kidney Day 2021: Here s How Drinking Alcohol Affects Your Kidneys
03/11/21 AT 7:55 AM The guiding principle of intensive care is to help patients whose vital organs heart, lungs, kidneys are at risk and need immediate and constant help Photo: AFP / THOMAS COEX
KEY POINTS
World Kidney Day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March
It aims to raise awareness of the importance of the kidneys to people s overall health
Alcohol can decrease the kidney s ability to filter out harmful substances, including alcohol itself
World Kidney Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of every March. With the objective of raising awareness of the importance of kidney health, this campaign also aims to highlight the risk factors that could lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD).