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Kidney disease is increasing in people of all age groups. It is important to bust myths about kidney disease and transplantation as misinformation can lead to worse health results.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Dr. Reenal Science Director at Glenaigals Hospital, Parel, Mumbai. Bharat Shah removed some myths around kidney diseases to ensure that patients take appropriate decisions.
Myth #1: Kidney Disease is a rare phenomenon
fact: A large number of Indians suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, there is a lack of awareness about it. Risk factor for kidney diseases are high blood pressure, diabetes, autoimmune disease, kidney stones and painkillers. Remember, men and women, evenly there may be a risk of kidney disease. One with a fully damaged kidney will require dialysis and transplantes for transplantation.
Myth #2: Are unknown due to kidney disease
fact: The common causes of kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure. Other reasons are autoimmune disease, hereditary kidney disease, kidney stones, frequent kidney infections and misuse of pain relieving drugs.
Myth #3: Fine feel means not a kidney problem
fact: Remember, most patients patients in the early stages of CKD (show any symptoms). High BP and inflamed are important indicators of kidney disease. It is important to go for regular screening to know the condition of your kidney health (annual urine routine, serum creatinine and kidney ultrasound.
Myth #4: Dialysis is the last treatment option for kidney disease management
fact: Not everyone with kidney disease will require dialysis. Kidney disease is a progressive disease. Therefore, during early stages, if it is well managed, one may be able to prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease. Dialysis or kidney transplant is required only when your kidney fails completely.
Myth #5: Perfect damaged kidney patients want to go for a transplantation
fact: If possible, one should try kidney transplant with a living donor from the family. If there is no suitable donor in the family, then a deceased donor can register for transplantation. With increasing awareness, the waiting time is not as long. To reduce this time too, we should vow to all our organs after death.
Myth #6: Patient will feel weak after transplantation
fact: Most patients return to close-general quality of life after transplantation.
Myth #7: Kidney Transplant is recommended only for young people
fact: Kidney transplant can be done on any person who is healthy and has only kidney problems.
Myth #8: You must be a family member to donate kidney donation
fact: Yes, but if there is no member of a suitable family, a relative or emotionally concerned can be accepted if approval is obtained from the State Government Committee.
Myth #9 Kidney Transplant is extremely risky
fact: Kidney transplant causes high success rates due to advanced surgical techniques and post-transplant care that makes the process safe and more effective.
Note the readers: This article is only for informative purposes and is not an option for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor with any question about a medical condition.
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