A kidney transplant is a surgery where a damaged kidney is replaced with a healthy one from a donor. The kidney could come from a deceased organ donor or a living donor. In certain cases, the family members or individuals who are a good match may be willing to give one of their kidneys. This form of transplant is known as a live transplant.
Nephrolithiasis or kidney stones as it is better known is a disease that is caused when hard deposits made up of minerals and salts are formed within the kidney or urinary tract. While smaller stones of about 5 mm can pass out of the body unnoticed along with urine, larger stones can be quite painful and might require surgery if they become lodged in the urinary tract causing infection or other complications.
Kidneys play a crucial role in the human body. The main job of the kidneys is to clean your blood of excess fluids and waste products. When functioning normally, these fist-sized powerhouses can filter 120–150 quarts of blood each day, producing one to two quarts of urine. This helps prevent waste buildup in the body. It also helps keep electrolytes, such as sodium, phosphates, and potassium at stable levels. Read along to know how to keep your kidneys healthy.
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