Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Kidney Disease Concerns Rise in Badrayyapeta Village
A village called Badrayyapeta is experiencing a growing number of people with kidney problems.
Tests showed that many villagers have the disease, and some have been sick for a long time.
People are experiencing pain and swelling.
Health officials are investigating to find out why and help prevent more people from getting sick.
Badrayyapeta village shows a rising number of kidney disease cases, concerning health officials.
Recent tests revealed 50 out of 160 residents tested positive for kidney disease.
Residents have suffered from symptoms like back pain and swelling for nearly two decades.
A medical camp was organized, identifying kidney issues in 47 individuals.
Eight individuals showed elevated creatinine levels, indicating impaired kidney function.
- Who
- Residents of Badrayyapeta village and health officials.
- What
- An increase in kidney disease cases in Badrayyapeta village.
- When
- Cases have been present for nearly two decades.
- Where
- Badrayyapeta village in Bheemunipatnam.
- Why
- The exact cause is under investigation, with health officials working to prevent further spread.
Affected Villagers
Health Officials
Financial Burden
Affected Villagers
Financial strain from medical expenses and loss of income due to the disease.
Health Officials
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- Village
- Badrayyapeta
- District
- Visakhapatnam
- People Tested
- 160
- Positive Cases
- 50
- Elevated Creatinine
- 8
- Hospital
- King George Hospital (KGH)