Health and Wellbeing
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Anaemia Caused by Kidney Failure: My Personal Experience
I hadn’t really heard much about anaemia before I was diagnosed. It was one of those medical words you hear in passing but never think will apply to you. Then, without even noticing when it started, I began feeling tired all the time. It wasn’t until I found out I had kidney failure that I
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High Blood Pressure: My Story and What I’ve Learned
High blood pressure happens when the force of your blood pushing against your artery walls is too strong. Over time, this can damage your heart, kidneys, and other organs. For a while, I didn’t feel any different—because high blood pressure often has no obvious symptoms. That’s why it’s sometimes called the “silent killer.” For more
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What You Need to Know About Kidney Failure: A Personal Perspective
I never gave my kidneys much thought until the day I was diagnosed with kidney failure. If you’re wondering, what is kidney failure? — it’s when your kidneys stop doing their job of cleaning your blood and balancing fluids properly. It’s a scary diagnosis, but understanding it is the first step to taking control of…