Often mistaken for kidney failure, persistent frequent urination can cause undue anxiety and lead patients to overlook underlying bladder or prostate issues.
Kidney failure patients should manage their nutrition, maintain treatment, and engage in moderate exercise if they plan to travel during this holiday season.
Returning to Bach Mai Hospital after three years of self-treating diabetes, a 41-year-old man was shocked to receive a diagnosis of severe kidney failure and retinal damage.
Frequent nighttime urination, mild leg swelling, shortness of breath, and palpitations when lying down are early warning signs of kidney disease that should not be overlooked.
Hoai, 43, was diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure and received a successful kidney transplant; eight years later, her older sister Huong, 52, was also diagnosed with stage 3b kidney failure.
The habit of overindulging in common summer cooling drinks like soft drinks, milk tea, sugarcane juice, coconut water, and cold beer is directly impairing people's kidney function.
Many people consume excessive vitamins, believing they are health tonics, which increases pressure on the liver and can lead to hepatitis, cirrhosis, and even liver failure over time.
I am 35 years old and have recently experienced swollen eyelids and mild swelling in my legs, more noticeable in the morning. Is this a sign of kidney failure, and should I seek medical attention? (Anh Minh, Ha Noi)
Patients with kidney damage or those undergoing treatment must use and combine medications appropriately, avoiding combinations of drugs that pose a shared risk of kidney toxicity.
Kidney failure patients should consume 25-35 kcal/kg of body weight daily, increase protein intake based on the frequency of dialysis, and drink water as recommended by their doctor.
A 33-year-old woman from Hanoi, Lien, asks if it's safe for her husband, a year into kidney dialysis, to drink sugarcane juice with salt daily to lower blood pressure and improve urination, as advised by an acquaintance.
Persistent foamy urine, edema, high blood pressure, anemia, and prolonged fatigue are five warning signs that kidney disease has progressed to a late stage.
