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Knowledge Center for Patients

Our website’s Knowledge Center is a valuable resource for patients seeking understanding in areas related to nephrology. Featuring insights from Dr. Preeti Singhai, a Senior Consultant in Nephrology and Transplant, the center covers various aspects, including the best kidney specialist and transplant expert in Udaipur, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, expert kidney care, kidney health in Udaipur, and specialized pediatric nephrology. Access reliable information to empower yourself in making informed decisions about your kidney health journey.

What Kidney Do?

Kidneys filter blood, removing waste and excess fluids, regulating electrolytes, and supporting overall fluid balance.

Symptoms Of Kidney Diseases

Symptoms of kidney disease include fatigue, swelling, changes in urination, and persistent back pain.

Creatinine Vs GFR

Creatinine measures kidney function, while GFR assesses the efficiency of the filtration rate.

Types Of Kidney Diseases

Kidney diseases include glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, and stones, each with unique causes and features.

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden and rapid decline in kidney function, often reversible with prompt medical intervention.

Prevention Of Kidney Diseases

Prevent kidney diseases by managing blood pressure, staying hydrated, and adopting a healthy lifestyle with balanced nutrition.

How To Know the Cause Of Kidney Disease?

Determine the cause of kidney disease through medical tests, including blood and urine analyses, imaging, and biopsies.

Treatment Of Kidney Diseases

Kidney disease treatment involves medication, lifestyle changes, and, in severe cases, dialysis or kidney transplantation.

What To Do When Kidney Failed?

When kidneys fail, options include dialysis or a kidney transplant, with guidance from healthcare professionals for personalized care.

Dialysis

Dialysis, a renal replacement therapy, removes waste and excess fluid when kidneys fail to function properly.

Transplant

Kidney transplant replaces a failed kidney with a healthy one from a donor, restoring function.

Glossary

BP Control
Blood Sugar Control
Proteinuria Control
Hyperuricemia
Exercise
Smoking Ceasation
Weight Control
Regular Check
Diet-low salt, Low Potassium, Low Phosphorus, Veg Proteins
Family History - pro-active - better life style

Identify Initial Symptoms and Sign

Swelling - face / eye / legs
Increase / Decrease urine output
Increase BP
AIternate colour / appearance of urine
Hematuria / foamy urine
Anemia
Easy fatigue / general weakness
Decrease Appetite
Nausea / Vomiting
Generalized Itching
Urine Infection - painful or burning micturation / frequency / urgency
Bladder Outflow Obstruction - hesitancy, intermittency, poor / split urine

Prevention

Child – Frequent fever, urine infection, Abrupt onset swelling, After infection – dark urine, swelling.

Pregnancy-Associated – >30yrs of age yearly RFT check F/H/O DM, HT, ADPKD, CKD Start regular checks early in life 6 monthly checks, Rx, Control.

Decrease salt intake, Avoid dehydration
Do not ignore urinary complains
Regular exercise, weight control
Avoid tobacco, Smoking
Say NO to Heavy metals, Chinese herbal tea, and Protein supplements.

For Doctors

Creatinine Vs Gfr
AKI - Stages
AKI - Etiology
AKI Prevention
AKI Treatment
AKI Vs CKD
CKD - Stages
CKD - Etiology
CKD Prevention
CKD - delay The Progression
RRT - Renal Replacement Therapy
Dialysis
Transplant
Rejection
Tacrolimus Toxicity
Post Transplant Infection

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