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polycystic kidney disease
September 15, 2025
Health Tips
Dr. Kavitha Gone

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): How to Detect It in the Beginning

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) leads to the formation of excess fluid-filled sacs (cysts) in the kidneys. In PKD, the cysts can damage the kidneys and cause them to enlarge. This condition differs from a simple kidney cyst, which some people may have in their kidneys. PKD is a kind of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that […]
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Is coffee good or bad for kidneys
August 19, 2025
Health Tips
Dr. Kavitha Gone

Is Coffee Good or Bad for Your Kidneys? Let’s Find Out

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Millions of people rely on it for a morning energy boost or a midday pick-me-up. But while it might elevate your mood and help with concentration, the question remains: Is coffee good or bad for your kidneys? The answer isn’t black or white—it […]
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does diabetes affect the kidneys
August 9, 2025
Health Tips
Dr. Kavitha Gone

I Have Diabetes! Does Diabetes Affect the Kidneys?

Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you’re trying to understand how it affects different parts of your body. One of the most important organs impacted by diabetes is your kidneys. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with diabetes or have been managing it for a while, it’s crucial to understand the connection […]
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effects of energy drinks on kidneys
July 16, 2025
Health Tips
Dr. Kavitha Gone

Adverse Effects of Energy Drinks & Caffeinated Beverages on Kidneys’ Health

Understanding the Hidden Risks to Renal Well-being In today’s dynamic world and hectic life, energy drinks and caffeinated beverages have become the go-to solution for an instant energy boost. Whether it’s professionals powering through long workdays, fitness enthusiasts seeking improved performance, or college-going students, caffeine-laden drinks are consumed more than ever before. However, while these […]
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can kidney function improve with dialysis
July 6, 2025
Health Tips
Dr. Kavitha Gone

Can Kidney Function Improve with Dialysis?

Can kidney function improve even when dialysis has already started or become necessary? Hearing that you need dialysis can be a difficult and emotional moment. It often indicates that the kidneys are no longer functioning properly to filter waste and fluid from the body. While dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for many with kidney failure, […]
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quality dialysis
June 23, 2025
Health Tips
Dr. Kavitha Gone

What Is Quality Dialysis? A Lifesaving Difference You Should Understand

For millions of people living with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), dialysis becomes a crucial part of their lives. But not all dialysis is equal. The difference between basic dialysis and quality dialysis can mean the difference between surviving and truly living. So, what exactly is “quality dialysis”? It’s more than just a machine filtering your […]
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can we prevent dialysis
June 14, 2025
Health Tips
Dr. Kavitha Gone

Can We Prevent Dialysis – A Million Dollar Question?

Many people remain asymptomatic and lead healthy and normal lives even if they have kidney disease. Therefore, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rightly described as a “SILENT KILLER”. In many cases, the progressive damage reaches to a point where dialysis becomes indispensable (necessary) because the kidneys no longer work. But here is a very tricky […]
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Is dialysis safe
May 28, 2025
Health Tips
Dr. Kavitha Gone

Is Dialysis Safe? Is it painful?

When your kidneys are no longer able to function properly, i.e., when they reach a stage of end-stage renal disease (ESRD, where there is no chance of recovery of your kidney functions), dialysis becomes a life-saving treatment. But despite being a common procedure, many patients and families still wonder: Is dialysis safe? And increasingly, questions […]
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what happens if you delay dialysis
May 11, 2025
Health Tips
Dr. Kavitha Gone

Delaying Dialysis Treatment Can be Risky (Life-threatening)

Dialysis is usually done two to three times a week – each dialysis process lasts around 4 hours. Always remember that when your blood is toxin-free, you stay healthy. You should get the right amount of dialysis to ensure your blood remains clean enough to stay healthy. Dialysis requires commitment. You may sometimes skip treatment. […]
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does dialysis replace kidney function
May 4, 2025
Health Tips
Dr. Kavitha Gone

Does Dialysis Replace Your Kidney Function?

Does Dialysis Replace Your Kidney Function? Your kidneys remove excess fluid and waste from your bloodstream. This is the primary job of your kidneys. In addition to eliminating excess fluids and nitrogenous wastes from the body, kidneys perform other vital functions. Kidneys produce some vital hormones that regulate important functions in the body. Chronic kidney […]
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