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Kidney Transplant Surgery: Procedure, Risks and Top Urologist in India

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  What is a kidney transplant surgery? A kidney transplant surgery , aka renal transplant surgery, is an implantation procedure of a donor’s healthy kidney into a patient having dysfunctional kidneys. The kidneys purify the toxins in the blood and throw out waste from the body in the form of urine. They also balance the body’s fluids and release hormones to control blood pressure. The kidneys are treated with a dialysis procedure if they do not perform their functions effectively. However, a kidney transplant is required when a person’s kidneys have lost 90% of their capacity to perform the functions. A person having diabetes or high blood pressure is at a greater risk for ESRD (end stage renal disease). What is the process for kidney transplant surgery? Kidney transplant surgery is broadly classified into 4 steps. Finding a Donor - Kidney transplant surgery initiates from finding a kidney donor. There are two types of donors: Living Donor: A ki...

Dr Rahul Yadav - MBBS,MS(General Surgery), M.Ch.(Urology)

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Dr Rahul Yadav specializes in advanced  Laparoscopic   Urological Surgeries ,  Kidney Transplant  and  Robotic Urological Surgeries . Official Website -  https://drrahulyadav.com  

How to Identify Bladder Cancer Symptoms and Cause?

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The bladder is the organ which holds the urine before it is drained out of the body. This organ is a balloon-shaped organ which is located in the pelvic area. Like most forms of cancer, bladder cancer also starts off with the cells within the organ start mutating and not dying resulting in the buildup of abnormal cells. Symptoms of Bladder Cancer: 1. Haematuria or the presence of blood in the urine – This is one of the most common symptoms of bladder cancer. The urine may vary in colour from light to dark red although clear urine can also have blood which can only be detected under a microscope. 2. Frequent and painful urination – Changes in the usual pattern of urination along with other symptoms may be signs of bladder cancer. Some of these are: a) Very frequent urination b) Having a very weak stream during urination c) The urge to urinate even when the bladder is not full d) Painful or burning sensation while urinating Although these symptoms are common with  urinary tract infec...