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Dr. Ahmed Twahir highlights the risks of overusing common over-the-counter painkillers on kidney health. While providing quick relief for headaches and body aches, prolonged use can cause severe, silent damage to the kidneys, potentially leading to chronic kidney disease or the need for dialysisRead More

Discover how Parklands Kidney Centre, led by Dr. Ahmed Twahir, offers advanced hemodiafiltration for better patient outcomes and comprehensive care for chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and hypertension.Read More

This video from KTN Entertainment discusses kidney transplants, covering their purpose, procedure, and recovery. The host, Zaiton Ali, interviews Dr. Tahil Ahmed Tahil of the Parkland Kidney Center and Felicitas, a patient who donated a kidney to her son in 1990.Read More

Why Smoking Harms Your Kidneys 1.Starves Your Kidneys of Blood & Oxygen Cigarette smoke contains chemicals (like nicotine and carbon monoxide) that narrow and stiffen blood vessels throughout your body. Narrow vessels mean less blood—and less oxygen—reaches your kidneys, so they can’t filter as well and begin to wear out sooner. 2.Pushes Up Your Blood Pressure High blood pressure is one of the leading causes...Read More

Why Fluid Control Is Critical Patients with kidney failure can no longer remove excess water efficiently. Dialysis can only remove a limited amount of fluid safely. Overloading between sessions can: Increase blood pressure (hypertension) Cause swelling (edema) Lead to fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) Strain the heart (risking heart failure) Lead to cramping, nausea, and low blood pressure during dialysis   1.Understanding Dry Weight...Read More