Dr. Raajiv Dorai reiterates that high blood pressure, diabetes, and hypertension are the most common risk factors for acute Kidney Injury (AKI) that could convert to chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is imperative to do periodic testing. CKD is a silent killer that remains asymptomatic for a long time and progresses slowly over five stages over the years. But if dysfunctional kidneys remain undiagnosed in the early stages, it increases the potential risks for other diseases (such as cardiovascular problems) and mortality in the long run. Common symptoms for AKI to watch out for included a reduction in urine production, fatigue, vomiting, mental confusion, weakness and difficulty in breathing. 

Dr. Raajiv reminds patients that they should not hesitate to consult a doctor to treat oedema and to adopt dietary measures and a healthy life style to be on the safe side. He pointed out that the kidneys were not just filters for the body to remove toxic wastes and extra fluids. They also help to maintain a health balance of water, salt, and minerals in the blood, produce hormones to control BP, make red blood cells, and keep bones strong and healthy. A better understanding of the organ was necessary, he said. 

Dr. Raajiv listed nine golden rules for a healthy kidney. These include reducing salt intake, quitting smoking, not taking over the counter pills, maintaining a healthy fluid intake, eating nutritious food, keeping body weight under check, controlling blood sugar levels and blood pressure, and exercising regularly to keep fit are also important. 

Dr. Raajiv runs our Gentlemen’s Clinic and recommends a package of tests which is meant for men above 50 years, and have a history of prostate enlargement, a family history of Prostate Cancer, and those who have difficulty in passing urine. These tests include Urine routine, Serum Creatinine, Post void residual screening, PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) and Uroflowmetry amongst other tests.   

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