Early detection and medical treatment can help postpone the onset of severe renal failure: Experts

Experts shared their views at ‘Kidney Care: Preventive and Curative Actions” webinar organised by ASSOCHAM on the eve of World Kidney Day

Under its Illness to Wellness Campaign, ASSOCHAM organised ”Kidney Care: Preventive and Curative Actions” on the eve of World Kidney Day with the objective of spreading awareness about kidney diseases. Kidney diseases are silent killers, which can largely affect quality of life. There are several ways to reduce the risk of developing kidney disease.

Dr Manju Aggarwal, Director and Head, Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Artemis Health Institute said, “Kidney disease is mostly silent and thus neglected and not handled properly. Kidney disease is avoidable and that high-risk populations, such as those with diabetes and hypertension, should be educated and screened. Early detection and medical treatment can help to postpone the onset of severe renal failure. Diagnosing renal illness can be a difficult experience for both the sufferer and those around them. It limits their capacity to engage in daily activities such as employment, travel, and socialising. Patients with kidney disease, including those who require dialysis or transplantation, require additional assistance from society, patient groups, networks, government agencies and health insurance providers in the long run.”

According to Dr Rishit K. Harbada, Consultant Nephrologist, BSES MG Hospital, Andheri, S.R.V Hospital, Goregaon, Associate Consultant, Sir H.N Reliance, Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, “Symptoms or indicators of renal disease may not appear until 80 percent of your kidneys have been damaged”. As a result, early detection is critical. Controlling blood pressure, diabetes, eating properly, limiting alcohol intake, being active, avoiding over-the-counter drugs, painkillers, and regular follow-up are all critical for kidney health sharing precautionary measures in the session.

Dr Siddharth Vinod Lakhani, Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician, Lakhani Kidney Clinic, Fortis Raheja Hospital, Global Hospital, Somaiya Hospital, Kohinoor Hospital, SRV Hospital, Zynova or Shalby Group of Hospitals added, “Prevention is better than cure. Let us work together to avoid and battle chronic renal disease’.”

Dr Rajesh Kesari, Founder and Director, Total Care Control, Delhi–NCR, outlined his concern of the rising cases of kidney diseases in the nation and said, ”kidney disease has long been regarded as the most neglected chronic disorder”. A variety of communicable and noncommunicable diseases can cause kidney problems, and many patients with kidney disease do not have access to treatment. Renal disorders’ causes, consequences, and costs have implications for public health policy in all countries, as well as the problems that lie ahead.