Professor and Head, Department of Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine, IKDRC-ITS, Ahmedabad
MBBS, MD, DNB ( NEPHROLOGY), FRCP, FISOT. Wide experience of more than 3 lakh + kidney patients and 7000+ kidney transplant
Professor and Head, Department of Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine, IKDRC-ITS, Ahmedabad
MBBS, MD, DNB ( NEPHROLOGY), FRCP, FISOT. Wide experience of more than 3 lakh + kidney patients and 7000+ kidney transplant
Early detection & slowing disease progression.
Hemodialysis & peritoneal dialysis care.
Post-transplant workup & lifelong follow-up.
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Simple daily habits that help protect your kidneys and overall health.
Stay hydrated unless your doctor restricts fluids.
Avoid pickles, papad, salty snacks & packaged food.
Keep it near 130/80 or as advised by your doctor.
Based on potassium & creatinine levels.
At least 30 minutes walk or light yoga.
Never skip BP or transplant medicines.
Ibuprofen & diclofenac only if nephrologist allows.
Improves immunity, BP & kidney health.
Reduces kidney, liver & heart damage risk.
Creatinine, potassium, urine protein monitoring.
Prevents diabetes and obesity-related kidney damage.
Herbal powders, gym supplements may silently damage kidneys.
If you notice any of these warning symptoms, consult a nephrologist immediately. Early treatment can save kidney function.
Passing much less urine than usual.
Persistent bubbles suggest protein leak.
Red, cola-colored, or pink urine.
Puffiness around eyes, ankle or leg swelling.
Weakness, low energy, difficulty concentrating.
Loss of appetite, metallic taste in mouth.
Hard-to-control or suddenly increased BP.
Due to fluid accumulation in lungs.
Getting up multiple times to pass urine.
Calciumβphosphorus imbalance due to kidney disease.
Itching all over body without skin rash.
Rapid increase in weight due to fluid retention.
π¨ Emergency: no urine, swelling with breathlessness, or chest pain β go to hospital immediately.
Follow these habits daily to protect your transplanted kidney and stay healthy.
Take immunosuppressants exactly on time every day.
Set alarms β even small delays can harm the graft.
Usually 2β3 liters/day unless doctor restricts.
Creatinine, tacrolimus/cyclosporine level as advised.
Keep BP under control to protect the kidney.
Do not take ibuprofen/diclofenac without doctor advice.
Avoid raw salads, street food, unboiled water.
Wear mask in crowded places, wash hands regularly.
Use cap/sunscreen β risk of skin cancers increases.
Walk daily, maintain healthy weight, avoid heavy lifting early.
They damage kidney and interact with medicines.
Fever, low urine, swelling, rising creatinine β inform doctor immediately.
β€οΈ Live healthy β regular follow-up with your nephrologist is the key to long graft life.
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