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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
“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 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. […]
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DNB (Nephrology) Dr. Mohit Khirbat is a renowned nephrologist in Delhi NCR and brings extensive experience of more than 28 years. Focus areas and procedures Renal Transplant Critical Care Nephrology Clinical Nephrology Hemodialysis and Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Home Hemodialysis Urinary Tract Infections Hypertension Work experience He brings with him a […]
