Chronic Kidney Disease CKD in India
Chronic kidney disease can be explained as a long-standing problem which leads to the gradual loss of kidney functions like filtration and removal of toxic waste from the body. This leads to waste build up in the body and symptoms appear at a very late stage. There are total of of 5 stages based on the amount of kidney function sustained.
As of now, there is no proper treatment available to cure it completely, however certain therapies can help in improving the condition such as Dialysis, lifestyle modifications, diet control, etc. In the worst case, kidney transplantation is advised.
A Nephrologist is the right doctor to consult for any stage of Kidney disease.
The key tests required for the diagnosis of CKD are a blood test and kidney function test. Based on the amount of waste products present in the blood will reflect the malfunctioning of kidneys.
with regular dialysis and diet control, one can live a normal life for 10-20 years if no other systemic problem persists.
a number of risk factors are responsible for CKD, namely diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, overweight, old age, family history, and underlying cardiovascular issues.
