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Kidneys: Silent Heroes in Safeguarding Your Health

They work silently behind the scenes, but your kidneys are key to keeping your body in balance. Learn how these bean-shaped organs function, what happens when things go wrong, and why paying attention now can protect your health for years to come.

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Kidney Stones: How Diet and DNA Work Together to Shape Your Risk

Kidney stones strike millions with sharp, sudden pain—but their roots run deeper than just diet. Uncover how genetics and lifestyle intertwine to shape your risk, and what you can do to stop stones before they start.

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Acute Kidney Diseases: Urgent Conditions with Long-Term Impact

When kidneys shut down without warning, the impact can be swift and lasting. Discover the hidden dangers of acute kidney diseases like AKI and AKD, and why early detection could mean the difference between recovery and lifelong damage.

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Habits to Reduce the Risk of Kidney Stones

What you should be doing Drink enough water; this prevents residues from crystalizing into kidney stones, Eat balanced meals; reduce the amount of foods containing oxalates and high-sodium and instead eat foods that prevent the formation of kidney  stones. 

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Choosing the Right Diet to Protect Yourself from Kidney Stones

These are the foods and drinks you should avoid or not eat as often High oxalate foods (risk of calcium oxalate crystals),High sodium foods (increases the excretion of calcium through urine),High-purine foods (can cause uric acid crystals)

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Prevent Kidney Stones By Drinking Water

How much water should you drink to prevent kidney Recommended amount of water:

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Say Goodbye to Kidney Stones

Kidney stones can cause intense pain and discomfort but can be prevented and treated effectively. By adopting preventive measures, such as staying hydrated, watching your diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and considering medications, and seeking expert care from the Bumrungrad Urology Center, individuals can bid farewell to kidney stones and regain their quality of life.

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Consultation at no cost with a clinical nurse coordinator organ transplant

A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure performed to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney from another person. The kidney may come from a deceased organ donor or from a living donor. Family members who make a good match may be able to donate one of their kidneys. This type of transplant is called a living transplant.

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Why is kidney disease screening important and which patients are considered at risk?

kidney disease can strike people at any stage of life, from childhood, adulthood to senior years. Those with early-stage kidney disease do not tend to have any symptoms, which often leads to patients failing to receive crucial treatment in a timely manner. Kidney screening therefore takes on huge importance.

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