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Dialysis Dialysis is a treatment to clean the blood when the kidneys are not able to. It helps your body remove waste and extra fluids in the blood. It does some of the work that the kidneys did when they were healthy. A healthy, working kidney can remove fluid and waste 24 hours a day. Dialysis can only do 10-15% of what a normal kidney does. Your doctor will be the best judge to recommend you dialysis at a time when any other option is not viable. The table below will help you compare between the types of dialysis available in India How long can I survive with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) without Dialysis? It varies. People who decide not to start dialysis at all or to stop dialysis may live from a few weeks to a few months. It depends on their overall health and other chronic health conditions they have. Managing kidney failure without doing dialysis is called medical management. Know more about Medical Management by clinking here. Is Dialysis a temporary procedure? If you have acute kidney failure, you may only need dialysis for a short time until your kidneys get better. Acute kidney failure is when the kidneys stop working suddenly for a short period of time (usually 2 days or less). After treatment for acute kidney failure, the kidneys may work normally. ​ If you have ESRD, you will need to have dialysis treatments for the rest of your life, unless you are able to get a kidney transplant. Is dialysis painful? You may have some discomfort when needles go into your body, but the dialysis treatment itself is painless. Many patients feel tired and weak before and after treatments. Some patients may have a drop in their blood pressure. This can make you feel sick to your stomach, throw up, have a headache, or cramps. Usually, these problems go away as you have treatments more often but some people may still have complications.

"Protect Kidney" is an initiative spearheaded by renowned Nephrologist Dr. Manik Kataruaka , MD, DM (Nephrology) to spread awareness related to kidney and its diseases. Read more Every 1 in 7 people suffer from kidney diseases. Are you the ONE? Learn More Where are the kidneys located? What do they actually do? And if I can survive with one, why do I have two? Awareness related to kidneys and their diseases are strikingly low. To really be careful, rather mindful about this organ, we need to know how important they are. Learn More Facts and Stats to risks and symptoms Things that you really need to know about Kidneys to prevent and avoid diseases that are absolutely not cool to have in the first place. Learn More Food for thought Pictures are more effective than a thousand words. Take a sneak peak on our infographics to get an overall idea about what and what not to do. Most importantly, when to see a doctor. Learn More Living with Kidney disease Don't be scared if you are just diagnosed with a kidney disease. One thing is for sure, you are not alone. Take a look at how you can live with the disease without compromising your quality of life. Learn More It's always good to have friends Share your pain or help someone out with everyday questions. Join the community to take the journey together. Definitely to make it long but not boring. Learn More Dr. Manik Kataruka is a renowned Nephrologist with an experience of more than 15 years. He is a Ramakrishna Mission pass out with an M.D in Paediatrics from SCB Medical College and a D.M in Nephrology from PGIMER, Chandigarh (University Gold Medalist). He is currently an Assistant Professor in Nephrology in NRS Medical College and established himself as a skilled Nephrologist specialising in Haemodialysis and Renal Transplant. He is a contributory author in D.C.Dutta's textbook of obstetrics. His paper on "Incidence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis C Virus and Hepatitis B Virus Seroconversion in End-Stage Renal Failure Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis", published in the Journal of clinical and experimental hepatology in the July-August 2020 edition and "Utility of Determining Autoantibodies to M-type Phospholipase A2 Receptor in Diagnosing Primary Membranous Nephropathy: An Ideal Setting" published in the Indian Journal of Nephrology: sept 2017 are worth mentioning among many. "Protect Kidney" is his initiative to help people understand the necessity of keeping their kidneys under check while spreading awareness in simplistic yet creative fashion. Number is the within of all things 15+ Years of Experience 10K+ Patients treated 500+ On-going dialysis 100+ Transplants managed 12 Chambers Are You Ready to take care of your Kidneys? You do take care of your home water filter, don't you? You might have an AMC for that. Why not take care of your own body filter? Well, if you were looking for a good starting point, click the button below and get started. Get Started

Just like your heart, lungs and liver, kidneys are vital too! Your kidneys clean your blood, help control your blood pressure, help make red blood cells and keep your bones healthy. Why kidneys are vital? Kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located in lower back area. You need at least one healthy kidney to keep your body working well. They help control your blood pressure and help keep your bones healthy. However, the kidneys' most important job is to clean out the waste from the blood. If the kidneys gradually stop working, known as having kidney failure, waste removal gets hampered. In this stage, with the help of medicines and lifestyle changes, further deterioration can be delayed. But if both the kidneys are totally damaged, then you might need dialysis or a kidney transplant to stay alive. Unfortunately, there is no treatment at this stage to reverse the kidney functions. Prevalence of Kidney disease in India Unfortunately, there is no study to find the exact numbers of kidney disease in India. Data from USA has shown that, 1 in every 7 adult people is suffering from kidney disease. In India, 150 to 200 people per 10lakh population are suffering from complete kidney failure that means they require dialysis for the rest of their lives. Nearly 1 lakh new patients require dialysis initiation every year in India. Just to be scared... 90% people with kidney disease are unaware they have it because kidney diseases frequently remain silent till the last stage. Without routine investigations, sometime it is very difficult to diagnose the kidney disease even by an experienced doctor. That’s why kidney diseases have been identified as "Silent killer". High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is very common in India and it usually runs in families. Without routine check-ups, you will not know if you are hypertensive.1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure may have some form of kidney disease. High blood pressure is the second most common cause of kidney failure. So, you need to control blood pressure to protect your kidneys Diabetes and their love for Kidneys Diabetes love Kidneys! It is the leading cause of kidney disease. So much so, that about 1 in every 3 adults with diabetes has kidney disease. Why do we need two kidneys, if we can live with one? Let's answer the question with a question. Why do you need a stepney in a car? Because, if you get a flat, it would really be handy. You might just help someone in need. Just that the car you are lending your spare, must be of the same make and model. Heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and death Kidney diseases can all lead to the above. But you can really prevent them. Slow the disease down or even stop. Early bird catches the worm Despite all the scares, one good thing is that kidney disease can be detected with simple blood and urine tests at an early stage if you just make it a routine to keep them under a check. Moreover, it can often be prevented, and the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure can often be slowed down or stopped. Free but valuable We often hate unsolicited advise. Just like we do not listen to our parents and regret later on in our lives. Being physically active, keeping a healthy weight, consuming kidney-friendly foods and fluids and getting tested for kidney disease can help protect your kidneys. Even small changes can make a big difference. But are you listening? 10 points to save your life Make sure you get your kidneys checked by a Nephrologist and follow up as advised. Make healthy food choices. We will provide a diet but you already know what and what not to eat. Don't you? Make physical activity part of your routine. (Buying a gym membership doesn't count if you find excuses not to go there) Aim for a healthy weight. Do not starve, just eat right. Get enough sleep. Stop smoking. Stop/limit alcohol intake. Explore stress reducing activity. Manage diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Reluctance can kill you. Be aware and spread awareness Learn More

Just diagnosed If your doctor has just told you that you have a Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) it might come to you as a shock. But this is not the end. With proper care and will power, you can live a long healthy life. Read on to know how you can keep this disease under control and carry on with your life. Eat well Anyway you know what is good and bad for your health. It's time to just take it seriously. Watching what you eat and drink is one of the best ways to slow down the damage to your kidneys and feel your best. If you are not sure where to start, do not worry. Ask your doctor for help find a dietitian who can help you plan meals and snacks that you will want to eat. Stay active This is also something that you have known all along. You might have purchased a well researched gym membership too. If only memberships could work out! Get at least 30 minutes of exercise, five days a week. This can be walking with a friend, swimming, riding a bicycle or even dancing. If it is something you enjoy, you will be more likely to do it! As much as your health allows, keep your daily routine similar to before you found out you have CKD. If you have a job, try to continue working. Keep doing any hobbies or activities you enjoy, such as sports or attending clubs or groups you are in. If you smoke or use tobacco, stop now. It's your life at stake, no one else is going to fight for it. You have to. Follow the doctor's advice Follow your doctor's instructions. Your doctor may prescribe medicines, recommend changes to what you eat or tell you to make other changes to your lifestyle. You need to trust his knowledge and sincerely work out a plan to abide by his instructions. Ask questions If you do not understand your treatment plan, or not sure you can follow it, speak up! Ask your doctor to explain it in a different way, or talk to them about what might keep you from following their instructions. Ask questions about your tests and treatments, such as: What tests do I need and how often will I have them? What treatments will I need? Do they have any side effects? When to see the doctor? Apart from routine visits, it's very important to know the indications to visit a Nephrologist without any further delay. Ask your doctor about specific symptoms that you might develop. Look out for the good as well as the bad ones. Keep your doctor's number handy. Keep track of your medicines If you have already not done this, then make a list of all your medicines. Even the ones that are not related to your newly found condition. Buy a daily pill box so that you don't mix them up. Or just put them in different containers, say one for the morning and another for the night. Share the list with your partner. Make sure to let your doctor know about all the medicines that you take. There are some medicines that people with CKD should not take. Avoid taking drugs over the counter without a prescription. Changes You know your body best. Keep track of how you are feeling every day. Write down any symptoms you have or changes in how you feel–even if they do not seem like they are related to kidney disease. Bring these changes up with your doctor. Plan ahead The goal of CKD treatment is to slow the damage to your kidneys and keep them working as well as they can for as long as possible. In time, though, many people's kidney functions will deteriorate, leading to kidney failure. If this happens, you will need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Plan ahead. Keep your options ready. Short list the options that suits your needs as well as pocket. Home team Teach your family and friends what you have learned about CKD so they can better understand what you are going through. Do not be afraid to ask for help when you need it. You may need a ride to a doctor appointment or help with chores if you are feeling tired. Make a list of people who can help and their phone numbers and keep it handy. Support groups for people with kidney disease can be a welcoming place to talk about your experiences and feelings. Like our Facebook page to connect with people just like you–they can offer advice and support about everyday life with kidney disease. ​ You can also join our Protect Kidney Forum to share your experience. Help others and help yourself. Learn More

Stages of Kidney disease There are 5 stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The stages are based on the eGFR test result and how well the kidneys are working to filter waste and extra fluid out of the blood. As the stages go up, kidney disease gets worse and kidneys work less well. At each stage, it is important to take steps to slow down the damage to the kidneys. STAGE 1 Stage 1 CKD means you have a normal eGFR of 90 or greater and mild damage to the kidneys. The kidneys are still working well, so you may not have any symptoms. You may have other signs of kidney damage, such as protein in your urine. STAGE 2 Stage 2 CKD means your eGFR has gone down further to be between 60 and 89, and you have mild kidney damage. In most of the cases, this means the kidneys are still working well, and you may not have any symptoms. You may have other signs of kidney damage, such as protein in your urine or physical damage. STAGE 3 Stage 3 CKD means you have an eGFR between 30 and 59 and mild to moderate kidney damage. This stage can be further classified into two more stages. STAGE 3A means your eGFR is in between 45 and 59 and you have a mild to moderate kidney damage STAGE 3B means your eGFR is in between 30 and 44 and you have a moderate to severe kidney damage This means the kidneys are not living up to the body's expectations. It's failing to filter waste and extra fluid out of the blood. This waste can build up and begin to cause other health problems, such as high blood pressure and bone disease. You may begin to have symptoms, such as feeling weak and tired or swelling in your hands or feet. ​ However, with treatment and lifestyle modifications, many people do not move to Stage 4 or further. STAGE 4 Stage 4 CKD means you have an eGFR between 15 and 29 and moderate to severe kidney damage. This means not only the kidneys are failing to filter waste from the blood but also the accumulation is aiding to high blood pressure, bone disease as well as heart disease. You might be having symptoms like swelling of your hands and feet and pain in your lower back. This is the penultimate stage of Kidney failure. You have to very remindful to visit your Nephrologist regularly to take steps to slow down the kidney damage and plan ahead for possible kidney failure. STAGE 5 Stage 5 CKD means you have an eGFR less than 15 and severe damage to the kidneys. The kidneys are getting very close to failure or have already failed (stopped working). Because the kidneys have stopped working to filter waste out of the blood, waste products build up in the body, which can make one very sick and cause other health problems. When the kidneys fail, treatment options to survive include dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Medical Management There is no specific medicine to treat Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) but your doctor may prescribe medicines to help prevent and manage health problems related to CKD. Managing or preventing these health problems can stop kidney damage from getting worse. Supportive care and treatment to manage symptoms, without doing dialysis or having a kidney transplant, is called medical management. It is important to understand that these are not treatments for kidney failure and will not keep you alive. These treatments will help you live as comfortably as possible until your body can no longer function. Life expectancy Unfortunately no one will be able to give you a definitive answer. It depends on many factors as each individual is different from the other. However, your doctor will be able to help you stay healthy and maintain your quality of life as long as possible. How to be ready? Talk to your doctor before you decide on medical management. Your doctor can help you learn what to expect. There has to be a care plan that explains what treatments you do and do not want at the end of your life. Make sure this plan is in writing. Keep a copy of your plan at home, in an easy-to-find place, and discuss it with your family. The goal would be to keep you comfortable and improve your quality of life. I am not sure about Dialysis If you are not sure whether to start dialysis, ask your doctor about trying dialysis for a set amount of time. This is called a time-limited trial. You and your doctor will decide on a treatment plan and goals for the trial. At the end of the trial, decide with your doctor if dialysis helped you meet your goals and whether you want to continue. Learn More

Risks & Symptoms You need to be careful Diabetes Diabetes is the number one risk factor for kidney disease and the most common cause of kidney failure. High blood sugar from diabetes damages the kidneys and lowers their ability to filter waste and fluid from the blood. Over time, this causes kidney disease. If you have diabetes, controlling blood sugar, regular exercise and taking medicine can help slow or avoid damage to the kidneys. Blood Pressure The easiest of all to monitor. When you have high blood pressure, the force of your blood flowing through the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys can cause damage. High blood pressure can also be a symptom of kidney disease. Keeping your blood pressure under control can help prevent kidney disease or keep it from getting worse. All you need is a BP Monitor which is available now at your nearest medical store or your favorite online shop. But don't just keep monitoring. If you see a higher count, see a Nephrologist. Signs & symptoms Many people with even advanced kidney disease do not have any symptoms. Remember, the only way to know how well your kidneys are working is to get tested for kidney disease by an experienced nephrologist. If your kidneys are starting to fail, you may have one or more of these symptoms: Elevated blood pressure Froth in urine or change in colour of urine Itchy skin Feeling less hungry than normal Swelling in your hands, legs, feet or ankles Urinating (peeing) more or less than normal Looking pale Abnormal weakness to normal day to day work