Dr. Sidhant Bansal, Nephrologist and Kidney Transplant Physician

17/07/2025

26/03/2025

🧠 Interesting Facts About Your Kidneys! 🩺

Your kidneys do more than just filter waste – they keep your entire body in balance! ⚖💙

🩸 Did You Know?
✅ Kidneys filter around 45 gallons of blood per day! 🚰
✅ They regulate the fluid balance in your body. 💧
✅ Kidneys produce active vitamin D for strong bones! 🦴
✅ Kidney disease is linked to high blood pressure & heart disease. ❤🩸
✅ It affects nearly every part of the body! ⚠

💡 Protect your kidneys – Stay hydrated & get regular check-ups!

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24/03/2025

Top 5 Causes of Abnormal Renal Size ⚠

➡ Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) – Leads to kidney shrinkage over time.
➡ Diabetes – Causes kidney enlargement due to excess glucose.
➡ Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) – Genetic disorder causing cyst-filled, enlarged kidneys.
➡ High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) – Damages kidney tissues, affecting size.
➡ Urinary Tract Obstruction – Blockages like kidney stones or tumors lead to swelling.

Early detection is key! Take care of your kidneys. ✅

24/03/2025

Abnormal Renal Size: Key Risk Factors ⚠

➡ Diabetes – Can lead to kidney enlargement or shrinkage over time.
➡ High Blood Pressure – Damages kidney blood vessels, affecting size.
➡ Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) – Causes gradual kidney shrinkage.
➡ Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) – Leads to enlarged kidneys with cysts.
➡ Urinary Tract Obstruction – Can cause swelling or atrophy.
➡ Infections & Inflammation – May result in kidney enlargement.
➡ Congenital Disorders – Birth defects affecting kidney size.

Early detection is key! Stay proactive with regular check-ups. ✅

21/03/2025

Common Causes of Abnormal Renal Size 🚨🩺

Changes in kidney size can be a sign of underlying health conditions. Here are some common causes:

🔹 Enlarged Kidney (Renomegaly):
✔ Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
✔ Hydronephrosis (fluid buildup)
✔ Renal tumors (benign or malignant)
✔ Diabetic nephropathy
✔ Acute or chronic kidney infections

🔹 Shrunken Kidney (Atrophic Kidney):
✔ Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
✔ Renal artery stenosis (blocked kidney arteries)
✔ Reflux nephropathy
✔ Long-term infections or inflammation

📌 Regular check-ups & imaging tests are crucial for early detection! If you or someone you know has kidney concerns, consult a nephrologist

14/03/2025

✨ Dr. Sidhant Bansal wishes you a Happy & Healthy Holi! 🌸 May this festival of colors bring joy, prosperity, and good health into your life. Stay safe & celebrate with love! 💫🎊