Keep the silent killer at bay

VERY morning, you rush to the bathroom to carry out an extremely important task — passing urine. Well, this doesn't just happen in the morning. Sometimes, it leaves like clockwork at different points in the day. But other times, it wants to venture out amid the most inconvenient situations.

- NITIKA KRISHNA

VERY morning, you rush to the bathroom to carry out an extremely important task — passing urine. Well, this doesn't just happen in the morning. Sometimes, it leaves like clockwork at different points in the day. But other times, it wants to venture out amid the most inconvenient situations. Whatever the case may be, kidneys play a vital role in filtering out the bad elements and keeping you hale and hearty. But like any other organ, kidneys are susceptible to diseases too. As we observed World Kidney Day on March 13, an expert helps you get to know your kidneys better, offering insights on prevention, tests, and treatment.

Kidneys are important

"Kidneys filter out waste, extra fluids, and acids via urine. They also regulate blood and aid in the production of a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO), which helps your body produce red blood cells (RBCs). Along with the skin and liver, your kidneys play an important role in the production of Vitamin D, therefore helping maintain bone health," explained Dr Sindhu Kaza, consultant nephrologist and transplant physician, Renova Century Hospitals, Hyderabad.