Nephrologist ·
Global Health City , Chennai, India
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Tamil
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You should see a nephrologist if you have persistent high blood pressure, abnormal tests related to kidney function, swelling of the legs or face, blood in urine, recurrent kidney stones, diabetes, and hypertension that affects the kidneys.
Standard tests include blood tests, such as serum creatinine and GFR, urine tests, kidney ultrasound, CT scans, and kidney biopsies- primarily to assess kidney function and structure.
Changes can be made in the early stages of kidney disease to prevent further problems by changing lifestyles, using medications, and tightly controlling other conditions such as diabetes or hypertension. However, every case of advanced kidney disease may need dialysis or kidney replacement.
Dialysis is a blood purification treatment for kidney failure. It is required for end-stage renal failure when the kidney function falls below 10-15%.
Drink plenty of fluids, keep blood glucose and blood pressure normal, eat healthily, avoid unnecessary painkillers or drugs not prescribed by a doctor, keep a healthy weight, and get regular screenings if you are at risk.
A kidney transplant is usually better for long-term benefits than dialysis since it provides a better quality of life and more prolonged survival. A lot depends on the patient's health status and the availability of a suitable donor.
Yes, many people live a healthy life with one kidney. After donation or removal, the other kidney compensates for the lost kidney and takes over the functions necessary for maintaining health.
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