FAQ
What are the two types of kidney problems?
1. Acute kidney injury in which the body itself heals and kidney functions normalize for anyone.
2. Chronic kidney disease has no cure and will stay for months or lifetime.
What are the symptoms of chronic kidney disease?
The common symptoms of chronic kidney disease are blood in urine, anaemia, dark urine, reduced mental alertness, reduced urine, fatigue, and hypertension.
Which is the common cause of kidney disease?
Diabetes is a common cause of kidney disease. In India, almost 52% of kidney disease is associated with kidney disease due to genes and lifestyle.
Can kidney disease be inherited?
Yes, it is common and only minority kidney diseases are inherited, which runs in the family. It may be due to diabetes, blood pressure and heart disease.
Autosomal polycystic kidney disease is one of the inherited kidney diseases, which affects one generation to another.
What is Haemodialysis?
The term Haemo means “blood”, dialysis means “Purification”.
Haemodialysis is the method of purifying the blood to ensure the kidneys are not working normally in any individual.
Are there Stages of kidney disease?
Yes, there are five stages of the kidney which are classified based on Glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
They are as follows:
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Stage 1 is Normal or high GFR > 90 mL/min
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Stage 2 is Mild CKD with GFR = 60-89 mL/min
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Stage 3A is Moderate CKD with GFR = 45-59 mL/min
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Stage 3B is Moderate CKD with GFR = 30-44 mL/min
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Stage 4 is Severe CKD with GFR = 15-29 mL/min
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Stage 5 is End Stage CKD with GFR <15 mL/min
How vital is fluid intake to maintain kidney health?
Fluids are very important as it helps to maintain the balance of the kidney. Especially during work, exposure to hot water, and during fever, etc. Drink lots of water to avoid the risk of kidney problem, otherwise, blood pressure changes, perfusion to the filtering organs are altered and kidney may shut down.
What are the simple ways to ensure a healthy kidney?
Assess kidney health regularly, Sugar control, Heart checkup, Diet control, Intake of plenty of fluids, regular exercise, limit alcohol and smoke.
If I am treated with kidney disease, can I register as a kidney donor?
No, if you have or had kidney problems then you are not the right candidate to register as a kidney donor.
What are the early signs of kidney disease?
The earliest sign of kidney disease is Blood pressure, in elderly and middle-aged people.
Urine test and Serum creatinine test are recommended for diagnosis of kidney function when early signs are identified.
Is there any special diet for chronic kidney disease?
Yes. It depends on the level of creatinine, the normal level of creatinine in the blood is approximately 1.0 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dL) in any healthy adult. If the creatinine level in blood is high - 2.5 to 3 milligrams/deciliters (mg/dL), then a special diet is recommended to avoid the risk of kidney problems. If the creatinine level in blood is low then diet restriction will be less.
It is better to avoid food rich in salt, sugars, and oil and limit dairy products to manage a healthy weight and consume a balanced diet that is minimal in sat and fat to control blood pressure.
What are the home remedies to manage kidney health?
Intake lots of fluids, Avoid over medications for headache, joint pain & other common health issues, Avoid nutrition supplements and Limit alcohol.
Is end stage renal disease a major issue?
Yes, it is the last stage of chronic kidney disease in which your kidneys fail to function normally and causes a lot of burden in terms of finance.
What are the possible reasons for the early age group to be diagnosed with kidney disease?
The possible reasons are genetic and immunology. In the elderly, the foundation for kidney disease is diabetes, whereas in youngsters the kidney disease is due to Immunology disease, environmental factors like exposure to allergens and bacterial infection.
What are the common genetic kidney disorders?
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Tuberous Sclerosis and Alport syndrome.
What is Alport syndrome?
It is a genetic condition characterized by kidney disease which results in progressive loss of kidney function. Other problems include loss of hearing and defects in the eye.
