‘Share a glass of water’ is the message, as doctors emphasise the importance of drinking sufficient quantity of water to flush out toxins and prevent infection. As per Dr Anupam Roy, Consultant, Nephrology, Columbia Asia Hospital, “The proper functioning of the human body depends on the accurate working of all the body parts - including the Kidneys, which play an important role of natural filters, helping to remove waste products from the blood and form an essential part of the Urinary system. Any type of Kidney dysfunction can be very risky, as it leads to the build-up of waste toxins in the body - due to malfunction in the natural filtration. The situation can lead to multiple disorders and also be fatal. While Kidney Stones are commonplace and generally not risky, other Kidney problems may put a person’s life at risk - with the condition not being treatable easily and dialysis and transplant being the last options. A problem in passing urine, high blood pressure, lethargy and shortness of breath are signs of Kidney problems. If these warning signs are ignored, they can pose serious health risks. Due to a lack of awareness, people usually ignore these symptoms and do not realise the problem till its gets extremely complicated and risky.” Dr Kousar Ali Shah, General Manager, Columbia Asia Hospital, added, “Kidneys are vital organs of the human body and any harm to them can be fatal. In the face of an abnormality in their functioning, patients are left with the options of dialysis and transplant only. Dialysis is a tough option, as every three days the procedure has to be undertaken, to remove waste products from the body; while getting a matching donor for a transplant is very difficult. A simple screening can help diagnose any harm to the Kidneys at an initial stage and prevent it from reaching an end-stage disease status.”
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