Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management
Chronic kidney disease can progress quietly. The focus is to identify the cause, monitor kidney function carefully, reduce avoidable stress on the kidneys and plan ahead when kidney function is significantly reduced.
Care built around the clinical picture.
Review of creatinine, eGFR and urine protein trends
Blood pressure and diabetes-related kidney risk assessment
Medication review and kidney-safe prescribing
Monitoring for anaemia, mineral, electrolyte and fluid complications
Personalized diet and follow-up planning
A clear evaluation, then a practical plan.
Your consultation may include review of previous reports, medicines, blood pressure, urine findings and imaging. Further tests are recommended only when they help clarify the cause, stage or complications of kidney disease.
Reasons patients are often referred.
- Persistently reduced kidney function
- Protein or blood in urine
- Kidney function that is worsening over time
- Difficult-to-control blood pressure
- Repeated electrolyte abnormalities or swelling
Frequently asked questions.
Can CKD be present without symptoms?
Yes. Early CKD often causes few or no symptoms, which is why blood and urine tests are important in people at risk.
Does CKD always lead to dialysis?
No. Progression varies widely. Many people remain stable for years with appropriate treatment and follow-up.
Should every CKD patient follow the same diet?
No. Diet advice depends on kidney function, potassium, sodium, protein needs, diabetes, swelling and other health factors.
Need to discuss a kidney concern?
Choose your preferred OPD location and request an appointment with Dr. Aakanksha Sharma.