MYTH | FACTS |
All Kidney diseases are incurable | No, early diagnose and treatment can cure it or slow the progression. |
Kidney Failure occurs when one kidney fails | No, Kidney failure occurs when both kidney fail. |
Slightly increased serum creatinine is not a cause for concern. | Even a small increase may indicate kidney failure |
Gender related limitations in kidney donation | Both genders can donate kidneys to each other |
Kidney Failure is cured by dialysis | No, it alters kidney function, which increases survival time |