Dr. Samir Khanna

Dr. Rishi Raj Vohra

Kidney Dialysis: Types, Risks & Outlook

Kidneys are your two reddish-brown bean-shaped blood-filtering organs. Each kidney is attached to a ureter, a tube that carries your excreted urine to the bladder. The kidney participates in the removal of toxins, various electrolyte concentrations, acid-base balance, fluid osmolality and control of the volume of various body fluids.  Sometimes, the kidneys may not function […]

Renal Failure (Kidney Failure): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

The kidneys are located on either side of your spine in the lower back region. They are bean-shaped organs and filter the waste products from your blood. They also produce vital hormones and balance crucial elements in your body like calcium, potassium, and sodium. The proper functioning of your kidneys is critical to your health. […]

Dr Vikram Kalra

Life after kidney failure: What is it like?

A kidney failure, in itself, is very challenging. Knowing that you are affected by end-stage kidney disease (ERSD) can take a toll on your overall well-being. What is even more taxing is accomplishing to live a healthy life after kidney failure. More than 10% of the world population lives with chronic kidney disease. Though it […]

Complete Dialysis Patient Diet Plan: Foods to Eat and Avoid 

“You are what you eat”  Notice how models and gym-goers emphasise on eating a well-balanced diet. One week of a salad-based diet can prepare them to feature on a magazine cover. What you eat literally acts as fuel for your body. A highly nutritious diet can do wonders for a healthy person. For a chronically […]

Chronic kidney disease: What is it and how can it be prevented?

Chronic kidney disease occurs when your kidneys are too damaged to filter the blood properly. It is termed chronic as the damage to the kidneys occur over a period of time. Malfunctioning kidneys result in a build-up of toxins in the body which can in turn have serious repercussions.   CKD is often associated with ageing. […]

Dr. Shalabh Agrawal

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Urology) Dr. Shalabh Agrawal is a leading Urologist in Delhi- NCR. He brings with him over 18 years of experience, having performed more than 10,000 urological surgeries. After obtaining his post graduate degree in General Surgery from prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, he joined the Army Hospital Research […]