The Fact News Service
Ludhiana, March 15
Aykai Hospital organized a free kidney health check-up camp for industrialists and hoteliers on the World Kidney Day. Led by Dr. Baldev Singh Aulakh, Chief Urologist and Transplant Surgeon,Chairman Aykai Hospital, Ludhiana team of urologists and nephrologists screened around 100 individuals for kidney function.The event was inaugurated by Ludhiana sewing Machine industries Association President Amarjit Singh, Vice President Hardeep Singh Guru, Rajvinder Singh, Sec. General Satpal Singh, Sec Finanace jatinder Nagpal & Medical advisor Karanraj Singh . Amarjit Singh thanked Aykai hospital for taking this initatiative for industrialists & hoteliers as maintaining kidney health is crucial not just for personal wellbeing but also for sustaining productivity . Aykai offered Free tests, including urine dipstick for proteinuria, kidney ultrasound, and blood tests, were conducted to assess kidney health.
Dr Aulakh said, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing concern in India, affecting nearly 10% of the population. The major risk factors for CKD include diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and a family history of kidney disease. Many people remain unaware of their kidney health, leading to late-stage diagnosis and complications.Common symptoms of CKD include fatigue, swelling in the legs, persistent foamy or bloody urine, decreased urine output, and high blood pressure. However, in early stages, CKD may show no symptoms, making regular screenings essential.
Dr. Baldev Singh Aulakh emphasized the importance of kidney health and gave tips for maintaning the healthy kidneys:
STAY HYDRATED:Drinking adequate water and avoid excessive fluid in patients with chronic kidney disease or heart failure
MAINTAIN BALANCED DIET: reduce sodium intake to prevent high Blood pressure , moderate protein intake to reduce kidney workload, especially in chronic kidney disease
CONTROL BLOOD PRESSURE & BLOOD SUGAR:Keeping blood sugar and blood pressure under control to prevent kidney damage.
AVOID NEPHROTOXIC SUBSTANCES: Avoiding excessive use of painkillers and undergoing regular kidney function tests.
EXERCISE & MAINTAIN HEALTHY WEIGHT: Reguklar physical activity improves BP and overall health
AVOID SMOKING & EXCESS ALCOHOL: Smoking accelerates kidney disease progression , alcohol can worse hypertension
Dr Aulakh added lets take a pledge today to stay hydrated , eat healthy , manage stress and get regular checkups Healthy Kidneys Healthier lives.
Together, we can fight kidney disease and promote a future of better renal health.
The event was attended by Amarvir Singh, Amarjeet Talwar, Davinder Nanda, Surinder Batra, Nohit Chopra, S.Amarjeet Dhawan, Pankaj Dogra, Vikrant Dhir and others.
Aykai Hospital reaffirms its commitment to raising awareness about kidney health and preventing kidney disease . Aykai Hospital strive to provide the best kidney care , early detection and advance treatments to protect kidney health.
