Preventing Kidney Disease & Failure with Dr.Ajay Kher

03/08/23 • 24 min

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#003 In this episode we talk talk to our guest and a well known Nephrologist Dr.Ajay Kher about Kidney disease and how they can be prevented.

In this podcast we discuss about Kidney functions, tracking kidney health, kidney diseases & failure and preventing kidney disease with our guest Dr.Ajay Kher

The key takeaway from the episode - "Kidney Disease" and "Kidney Failure" are preventable if we keep our health in check and take a few corrective steps at the right time with the help and supervision of our Doctors.

To know more about Dr.Ajay Kher you can visit :-
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-kher-526511163/

To know more about Kidney Support Network trust visit our website at the link below:-
https://www.kidneysupportnetwork.com/

To know more about Mayank Sharma, the man behind the initiative, you may visit his profile at the link below :-
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayanksharmaa/

https://www.kidneysupportnetwork.com/

If u liked the podcast, have a query or want to connect with us - leave us a message

#003 In this episode we talk talk to our guest and a well known Nephrologist Dr.Ajay Kher about Kidney disease and how they can be prevented.

In this podcast we discuss about Kidney functions, tracking kidney health, kidney diseases & failure and preventing kidney disease with our guest Dr.Ajay Kher

To know more about Dr.Ajay Kher you can visit :-
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-kher-526511163/

To know more about Kidney Support Network trust visit our website at the link below:-
https://www.kidneysupportnetwork.com/

To know more about Mayank Sharma, the man behind the initiative, you may visit his profile at the link below :-
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayanksharmaa/

https://www.kidneysupportnetwork.com/

Previous Episode

Functions of a Kidney - Simplified

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#002
Kidneys are Bean shaped organs located on both sides of the backbone in the lower part of our back. Kidneys filter blood on a 24x7 basis and in a day may process approx. 200 litres of blood.

Key functions of Kidneys are :-

Remove extra fluid and waste materials like Urea & Creatinine from the blood stream.
Excess fluid is removed from the body in form of urine.
Manage the optimum level of various compounds in the body.
Release compounds/hormones like
1. Erythropoietin - To control the production of red blood cells
2. Renin - to help in controlling blood pressure levels
3. Calcitriol - to help the absorption of calcium in the body

To know more visit our website :- https://www.kidneysupportnetwork.com/
To know more about Mayank sharma, you may visit his profile at below link :- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayanksharmaa/

https://www.kidneysupportnetwork.com/

Next Episode

Options After Kidney Failure

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#004
Kidney Failure is neither end of life nor does it means patients can't enjoy life or pursue their dreams like normal people.

However, its important to know the options available to patients after kidney failure and jointly working with their treating Nephrologist to choose the best suitable option specific to the need and physical conditions of a patient.

The options available to Kidney Failure patients are :-

Kidney Transplant
Dialysis -
- HemoDialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis

In this podcast episode we discuss and simple information around Kidney Transplants, Hemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis and what points one shall consider while choosing best suitable option for themselves.

Key Takeaway - Know your options, make right choice, talk to your Nephrologist and stay on course as per your Doctor's prescription.

To know more about Kidney Support Network trust visit our website at the link below:-

https://www.kidneysupportnetwork.com/