Even as the World Kidney Day is observed in India, shocking statistics show that over 80% of critically ill kids with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) get no help.
Even as the World Kidney Day is observed in India, shocking statistics show that over 80% of critically ill kids with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) get no help.
AKI is also known as Acute Renal Failure. It is said that 5% of hospitalized children suffer from this condition. Furthermore Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) together with End stage renal disease (ESRD) accounts for 75-350 million patrients globally.
Kidney Stones / Renal Stones - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
A kidney stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals and may appear in any area of the urinary system.
A kidney stone is a solid mass made up of tiny crystals and may appear in any area of the urinary system.
Creatinine is assessed to know about kidney function, but its sensitivity is very less. In such a scenario, children with Acute Kidney Injury continue to suffer in India.
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Cysts - Dysplastic Kidneys
Ultrasound scan reveals multiple cysts and there is no function on that kidney when tested on DMSA scan. A vast majority of them resolve spontaneously.
Ultrasound scan reveals multiple cysts and there is no function on that kidney when tested on DMSA scan. A vast majority of them resolve spontaneously.
Dialysis - Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Role of Diet and Drugs
Dialysis is an artificial process for removing excess water and waste from the blood. Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are the types of dialysis.
Dialysis is an artificial process for removing excess water and waste from the blood. Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are the types of dialysis.
