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5 Early Signs of Pregnancy

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A baby is another precious life which a lady carries inside her for nine months, in her arms for three years and in her heart, until her last day. The joy of pregnancy is immense and only a mother can describe that better. However, according to vastly experienced Gynaecologists working at NU Hospitals in Bangalore, the earlier you realize you’re pregnant, the sooner you can begin taking precautions to take care of yourself and your baby. If you are yet to attain pregnancy or thinking of getting pregnant, here are a few signs of which you have to be observant and bring to the notice of your Gynaecologist. Signs of Early Pregnancy Missed Period Most women go through their periods at the right time. However, a missed period can be the first sign of the early stages of pregnancy. This is more evident if your cycle is regular and you have spent a week or more waiting for your periods to begin. Frequent urination and Fatigue You may face an urge to pass urine frequently as you conceive. This

All you need to know about Kidney Cancer

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  Kidney Cancer   is not common when compared to some of the other types of cancers treated globally. However, still it is one of the complicated forms of cancer that can affect a sizeable population. The possibility of developing Kidney Cancer increases as you age. What is Kidney Cancer? The likelihood of developing any type of cancer increases when an abnormal change of activity is triggered in any organs or parts of the body. In the case of kidneys, it can happen when the cells in your kidney tissues grow abnormally and out of control. In the process, these cells turn to a mass growth also known as tumours. This condition is cancerous by nature and is called Kidney cancer. If not diagnosed early, it can affect other key organs of the body causing serious consequences. According to seasoned Nephrologists working with  NU Hospitals , the best hospital in Bangalore for Kidney treatment, Kidney cancer is less in children when compared to senior adults above the age of 65 years. Aware of

Understanding Diabetic Kidney Disease — NU Hospitals Rajajinagar | Bangalore

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  Diabetes is one of the most widely heard of medical conditions across the globe. Subsequently, the number of people suffering from Diabetes in India is equally huge in numbers and alarming. However, what is even more startling is the serious complications diabetes can lead to such as  Diabetic Kidney Disease  (DKD). This article is aimed at discussing everything you may need to know about Diabetic Kidney Disease. What is Diabetic Kidney Disease? Before we get into what DKD let us take a closer look at what these conditions mean, individually. Diabetes is a chronic illness wherein the sugar levels in your blood become too high. This is because your body is not in a position to generate enough insulin that is responsible for converting sugar into energy through the natural process. Diabetes can be classified into 2 types; Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. On the other hand, kidney disease is the inability of kidneys to function properly. The main function of the kidneys is to remove