Updated Mar 11, 2021 | 12:45 IST
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a global epidemic, but it is preventable and treatable. The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in India is 15-17 per cent. World Kidney Day 2021: Early detection, prevention and treatment of kidney disease | Photo Credit: iStock Images
New Delhi: The kidney performs several functions in the body including water and electrolyte balance, removal of waste products through urine, production of hormone for blood formation, synthesis of vitamin D, blood pressure maintenance and balancing mineral composition in the body. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a global epidemic, but it is preventable and treatable. The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in India is 15-17 per cent. In this article, Dr. Sharad Sheth, Consultant & Head, Nephrology at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, shares insights on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of chronic kidney disease.
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The number of kidney patients is increasing yearly. According to statistics from the Department of Renal Services, Ministry of Health (MoH) at the end of last year, 3,000 patients under the care of the Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic were at a ‘serious’ level across the four districts. This does not include the 881 patients with end-stage renal disease, requiring kidney replacement therapy treatment.
This was highlighted by Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar in a message to mark World Kidney Day 2021.
“One in 10 people worldwide suffer from chronic kidney disease, meaning an estimated 10 per cent (or 40,000 people) of the Sultanate’s total population suffers from chronic kidney disease.
Persistent itching
Shortness of breath if fluid builds up in the lungs
High blood pressure that is difficult to control and
Complications that may arise from this condition
Fluid retention leading to swelling in the arms and legs, high blood pressure, or fluid in the lungs (pulmonary oedema)
Sudden rise in potassium levels in the blood leading to an impairment in the heart s ability to function
Heart and blood vessel disease and
Weak bones and an increased risk of bone fractures
Anaemia
Decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction or reduced fertility
Damage to the central nervous system, which can cause difficulty in concentrating, personality changes or seizures and coma