Renal Replacement Therapy
Dr. Awais Zaka
Imagine you suddenly realize that you have a deadline to meet soon. Would you panic or procrastinate? Perhaps,…
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Chronic Kidney Disease
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Diabetic Kidney Disease
Diabetes accounts for more cases of CKD (Chronic kidney disease) than any other disease. Forty-four out of every…
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic acidosis refers to the build-up of acids in your blood, a common occurrence in advanced CKD patients.…
Mineral Bone Disease
A lesser familiar term in the world of kidney disease is “mineral bone disease.” Compared to other common…
Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia is medical jargon that means potassium level above the standard upper limit. The level between 3.6 and…
Heart Failure and Kidney Failure
Heart failure and kidney failure often occur together. It is because when either the heart or kidney fails,…
Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease—Causes and Cures
Anemia is a condition where a patient’s red cells are fewer than normal, usually reflected by low hemoglobin.…
Kidney Diet—Three Electrolytes You Need to Watch
A kidney diet demands severe dietary restrictions in its late stages. As a kidney disease patient enters stages…
Proteins in Kidney Disease Diet—Five Key Concepts
There is one word in the kidney diet that all CKD patients know—protein. Yet, this protein in the…
Diet in the Early Stages of Kidney Disease—Be Smart, Not Strict
Chronic kidney disease induces inflammation throughout the body. As a result, it speeds up the process of atherosclerosis,…
