This video discusses the quality of life for patients with kidney disease. Dr. Topoti Mukherjee, Lead Consultant in the Department of Nephrology at Aster Whitefield Hospital clarifies that kidney disease is a broad spectrum encompassing various conditions like acute kidney injuries, chronic kidney diseases, and nephrotic syndromes. While some kidney diseases are curable, CKD forms the majority of cases. CKD progresses through five stages, with the final stage requiring dialysis or transplant.
Dialysis for Kidney Disease
Dr. Topoti addresses the common misconception that dialysis signifies the end of life or that transplant is a major surgery. She emphasizes that significant advancements in treating kidney disease have led to improved quality of life and increased survival rates for patients. These advancements include improved dialysis quality, leading to better survival rates and quality of life, as well as advancements in transplant drugs and understanding kidney-immune system interactions, resulting in better outcomes for transplant patients.
To know more, consult the Department of Nephrology at Aster Whitefield Hospital.
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