Hypertension Management
High blood pressure is both a cause and a consequence of kidney disease. Kidney-focused hypertension care looks beyond a single reading to understand kidney function, urine protein, medicines, salt and fluid balance, and secondary causes when appropriate.
Care built around the clinical picture.
Blood pressure pattern and home-reading review
Kidney function and urine protein assessment
Medication optimization with kidney function in mind
Evaluation of resistant or difficult hypertension
Lifestyle and sodium guidance
A clear evaluation, then a practical plan.
Bring a list of medicines and, if available, a home blood pressure record. Blood tests, urine testing and targeted investigations may be recommended based on age, severity, kidney function and response to treatment.
Reasons patients are often referred.
- Blood pressure remains high despite treatment
- Kidney disease with hypertension
- Protein in urine
- Young-onset or suddenly worsening hypertension
- Potassium abnormalities or concern about secondary hypertension
Frequently asked questions.
Can kidney disease make blood pressure harder to control?
Yes. The kidneys help regulate salt, fluid and hormones involved in blood pressure.
Is one blood pressure reading enough?
Usually not. Repeated correctly measured readings and sometimes home monitoring give a more useful picture.
Should I reduce salt?
Many patients benefit from avoiding excess sodium, but individual advice should consider kidney function, medicines and other conditions.
Need to discuss a kidney concern?
Choose your preferred OPD location and request an appointment with Dr. Aakanksha Sharma.