10ThMarch 2022 is 17th WKD being celebrated all over the world .This year theme is Healthy Kidney for all by raising awareness about kidney disease among the public for prevention and early detection of kidney disease. One in ten adult is suffering from kidney disease. Someone in your family or in your neighbor might be victim of kidney disease.
Commonest kidney problem is Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD) which is always irreversible progressive disease ultimately requiring Dialysis or Kidney Transplantation. CKD is major silent killer like Cancer, Heart disease, Diabetes etc. It is 5th major cause of Death in the World.
How to suspect Kidney Disease:- Early symptoms may be very vague like easy fatigues, shortness of breath, swelling of face or feets, froth in urine, blood in urine, nausea and vomiting sensation. In young patient high blood pressure may be only manifestation of kidney disease.
How to diagnose kidney disease:- it can be done simply blood test for serum creatinine for estimation of glomerular filtration rate which indictes degree of kidney function and urine test for degree of proteinuria.
What are major causes of CKD:- More than 75 % of of kidney problems are due to Diabetes ,high blood pressure, Family history of Kidney Disease, Obesity , Inflammation of Kidneys, Recurrent Urinary tract infections, Kidney stone Disease and ingestion of pain killers and Indigenous medications.
If kidney disease can be detected in early stages it may be completely cured by many newer medications if not we can certainly retard the progression of kidney disease to delay the requirement of dialysis or kidney transplantation.
Guide lines to prevent kidney diseases:-
Take healthy diet and keep fit , life style modifications and maintain body weight
Consume 2 to 3 liters of fluids daily
If you are diabetic , keep blood sugar under check and maintain HbA1c between 6.5% to 7%
If your are having high blood pressure keep it below 120/80 mm of Hg
Avoid taking pain killers and indigenous medications
Regular annual screening by blood and urine test of high risk patients like diabetic, hypertensive or having family history of kidney disease
Prof. (Dr.) Sham Sunder specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension-related kidney disorders, glomerular diseases, kidney stones, electrolyte imbalances, and renal failure.
You should consult a nephrologist if you have persistent high blood pressure, diabetes with kidney complications, swelling in the legs or face, blood or protein in urine, abnormal kidney function tests, or symptoms of chronic kidney disease.
Yes. He offers comprehensive kidney transplant services, including pre-transplant evaluation, donor and recipient assessment, post-transplant care, and long-term follow-up to ensure successful outcomes.
Yes. Prof. (Dr.) Sham Sunder has extensive expertise in managing both Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), providing personalized treatment plans based on each patient's medical condition.
Yes. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the leading causes of kidney disease. Early diagnosis, regular monitoring, and proper treatment can help protect kidney function and prevent complications.
He is an AIIMS-trained nephrologist with over 26 years of experience, international fellowship training, more than 40 research publications, and extensive expertise in dialysis and kidney transplantation. He has also served as Chairman and Head of leading nephrology departments in India.
Please bring your previous medical records, laboratory reports, imaging studies, current medications, blood pressure records, and any previous dialysis or transplant-related documents to help with an accurate evaluation.
You can book an appointment by calling the clinic, using the appointment form on the website, or contacting the hospital directly for consultation scheduling and availability.
