Tanya Charissa Depaynos-Diomampo, MD

17/08/2023

Skipping dialysis treatments can be very dangerous! Make sure you go to all your appointments and have the treatment your doctor prescribed, so that your blood is cleaned well enough for you to stay healthy.

20/12/2022

If you eat too much salt, you’ll get thirsty and drink more fluid. Your body senses the rise in salt or water and gives your kidneys the message to get rid of the excess. A high salt diet may alter the sodium balance, causing the kidneys to have reduced function and remove less water resulting in higher blood pressure.

12/12/2022

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are ones that are high in sugar, salt, refined carbohydrates, additives and saturated and trans fats, and low in nutrients like fibre and vitamins. Reduce your consumption of to keep your kidneys healthy.

25/11/2022

Ideally, we should all be eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables each day. You should also try to cut down on the amount of saturated fat and sugar you eat. This may help lower your risk of kidney disease!

14/10/2022

is key to minimize the burden of and associated . advocates for the necessity to and among people.

07/10/2022

Hypertension can cause kidney disease and is an important cause of kidney failure in many countries. High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the kidneys, reducing their ability to function properly. If the blood vessels in the kidneys are damaged, they may stop removing wastes and extra fluid from the body.

03/10/2022

The kidneys are powerful chemical factories that perform the following functions
➡️remove waste products and drugs from the body
➡️balance the body's fluids
➡️release hormones that regulate blood pressure
➡️produce an active form of vitamin D
➡️control the production of red blood cells

24/09/2022

Most people who need a kidney transplant are able to have one as long as:
➡️they're well enough to withstand the effects of surgery
➡️the transplant has a relatively good chance of success
➡️the person is able to comply with the recommended treatments required after the transplant

11/09/2022

Drinking sufficient fluid on a daily basis is important for your . In addition to the fact that can hydrate, eating specific can also help you stay hydrated, such as tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, etc.

10/09/2022

Know your risk for kidney disease..

30/07/2022

that drinking two or more sodas a day doubles the risk of . Water consumption is key to good kidney health, and if you’re drinking so much soda that you’re replacing your daily water intake with soda, then you’re putting your health at great risk.

29/07/2022

Hepatitis C spreads when the blood of a person who is infected with Hepatitis C gets into the body of a non-infected person. Since a Hepatitis-C infection can induce kidney injury, doctors recommended that patients with Hepatitis C be tested for every year.

25/07/2022

21/07/2022

[INVITATION]

Good day!

The Philippine Society of Nephrology invites you to the PSN Kidney Tik-Talks Episode 1 titled "PLADO (Plant Dominant Diet) para sa Plato: Ang Tamang Nutrisyon para sa Chronic Kidney Disease" this Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from 10 AM – 11 AM.

Webinar ID: 857 9559 2426

Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QkLZuSyTQ5yd8XvNIiGiMw

14/07/2022

The long term success of a kidney transplant depends on many things. You should be seen by your transplant team on a regular basis and follow their advice, take your anti-rejection medications, follow the recommended schedule for lab tests and clinic visits and follow a healthy lifestyle including proper diet and exercise.

11/07/2022

04/07/2022

Each kidney contains about one million tiny units called nephrons. Each nephron is made up of a very small filter, called a glomerulus, which is attached to a tubule. As blood passes through the nephron, fluid and waste products are filtered out.

29/06/2022

Itching is very common. It affects around half of people with advanced kidney disease and almost everyone with kidney failure who is receiving dialysis or supportive care. It can be due to a combination of things such as limited fluid intake, unmanaged phosphorus, dialysis, or allergies.