Chronic Kidney Disease Management
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term condition that can slowly damage the kidneys, eventually leading to kidney failure if not treated well. Dr. Nikhil Bhasin offers specialized care to help manage CKD, focusing on keeping the kidneys as healthy as possible for as long as possible. He provides a patient-first approach, meaning each patient gets a personalized plan, which includes regular check-ups, lifestyle changes, and medications to help manage the condition better.
Key Parts of Dr. Bhasin’s CKD Management Services
The sooner CKD is found, the easier it is to manage and prevent it from getting worse. Dr. Bhasin provides:
- Blood and Urine Tests: These help to check how well your kidneys are working.
- Risk Factor Analysis: To find out if health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure are affecting your kidneys.
- Lifestyle and Medical History Review: Understanding your daily routine and health history to create a care plan that works for you.
Dr. Bhasin believes that learning about the disease and making early changes in diet and lifestyle are important to keep kidneys healthier for longer.
CKD needs a specific plan for each person. Dr. Bhasin’s approach includes:
- Blood Pressure Control: Using medicines to keep blood pressure in check, which helps protect your kidneys.
- Managing Diabetes: Keeping blood sugar levels stable to prevent further kidney damage.
- Diet Planning: Creating easy meal plans that limit salt, protein, and other foods that can stress the kidneys.
Medication Adjustments: Making sure that your current medicines are safe for your kidneys, and changing them if needed.
Regular care is very important for managing CKD. Dr. Bhasin provides:
- Regular Check-Ups: To keep track of how well the kidneys are working and make changes to treatment if needed.
- Advanced Tests: Using ultrasound and other tools to monitor the kidneys over time.
- Patient Education: Teaching patients what signs to look for so they can catch any issues early.
- Telemedicine Options: Online consultations for patients to easily stay in touch without needing to visit the clinic often.
Common Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure: Over time, this can harm the tiny filtering units in your kidneys.
- Diabetes: High blood sugar can damage your kidneys.
- Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation that affects the kidney’s ability to filter blood.
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): A condition that causes cysts to grow in the kidneys.
- Frequent Kidney Infections: Repeated infections can scar the kidneys and affect their function.
Recovery
What to Expect During CKD Management
Advanced Techniques in CKD Management
Precision Medicine
Using genetic testing to better understand how to treat each person.
Remote Monitoring
Using devices that track important health details, so patients can get care without frequent hospital visits.
Team-Based Care
Working with other specialists like dietitians and heart doctors to create a full care plan.
Latest Medicines
Using new medications like SGLT2 inhibitors that can help slow the disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs About Chronic Kidney Disease
Can CKD be cured?
CKD cannot be completely cured, but its progress can be slowed, and symptoms can be managed with proper care.
What is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?
CKD means that the kidneys are not working as well as they should over a long time. With early care, the damage can be slowed down.
What lifestyle changes can help with CKD?
Eating a healthy diet, exercising, and keeping blood pressure and diabetes under control are important to manage CKD.
Will I need dialysis if I have CKD?
Not always. With early treatment and good management, many people with CKD do not need dialysis.
How often should I see a kidney doctor for CKD?
Regular follow-ups are needed—depending on how advanced the CKD is, this could be every few months or more often.
How can Dr. Bhasin help me manage CKD from home?
Through easy-to-understand education, telemedicine visits, and tools for home monitoring, Dr. Bhasin helps patients stay on top of their care from home.
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