Voters in Da Nang have proposed a policy for monthly allowances or treatment cost support for individuals with cancer, kidney failure, and other serious illnesses, aiming to alleviate economic pressure on struggling families.
After three years of stable treatment for stage 3-4 kidney failure, Ms. Binh, 74, experienced a sudden drop in glomerular filtration rate to end-stage, but doctors successfully managed her condition medically, avoiding dialysis.
Mr. Sy, 66, who experienced acute kidney injury leading to end-stage renal failure, has gradually recovered after seven weeks of dialysis, now avoiding the need for lifelong treatment.
Garlic naturally enhances food flavor without added sodium, and its anti-inflammatory properties reduce inflammation and support blood flow to the kidneys.
Ms. Thu, 52, has spent the past year accompanying her 97-year-old father for kidney failure treatment, while also managing her own risk factors for kidney disease.
Believing a promise of work abroad, a 21-year-old Nigerian man fell victim to a human trafficking ring and narrowly escaped organ harvesting in England.
Individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney disease, or those on long-term medication should undergo regular kidney function checks, even without noticeable symptoms.
Kidney stones not only cause severe pain, but if they lead to prolonged obstruction, fluid retention, or infection, they can silently damage kidney tissue, impair function, and even result in kidney failure.
Nguyen Thong, 74, experienced minimal urination and extreme fatigue after several days of diarrhea, leading doctors to diagnose acute kidney failure due to dehydration.
Doctors warn of kidney failure risks from eating seafood in summer, including bacterial infection leading to dehydration, acute gout, and heavy metal accumulation.
