[ad_1]
According to the latest global health data published in April 2017, the number of TT-related deaths from kidney failure represents 2.47% of the total number of deaths.
Due to the increase in the number of patients with kidney failure, the Southwest Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) has modernized its hemodialysis unit. There are now two clinics with 24 chairs each where hundreds of patients receive hemodialysis each week at the San Fernando General Hospital (SFGH).
On Wednesday at an SFGH event, SWRHA's Deputy Director of Nursing, Keturah Belgrove, presented greetings on behalf of CEO Keith Mc Donald on World Kidney Day, which will be celebrated on Thursday. Belgrove said that SWRHA had joined the world in calling for the prevention and early treatment of kidney failure. This year's theme is kidney health for everyone, all over the world, and March is Kidney Awareness Month around the world.
Sharda Sharma, consultant nephrologist, said Wednesday that diabetes was the leading cause of kidney failure in the world. In 2017, 11% of the TT population had been diagnosed with diabetes.
About 1,000 patients in the country undergo weekly dialysis. Eighty-three people now use peritoneal dialysis (PD) to treat kidney disease at home and 200 patients have benefited from a transplant. Patients dialysis twice a week spend up to 15 to 20 years living comfortably.
She encouraged patients with chronic kidney failure to get a transplant because they are the best form of treatment. Those who receive a transplant can have up to 20 years of activity if the kidney comes from a living donor.
The biggest misconception among adults, she said, was "If you do not have any symptoms, you do not have an illness."
According to Sharma, hypertension and obesity are badociated with chronic diseases.
"Obesity in children is also a major concern because it can lead to early kidney failure," she said. She urged people to reduce their use of over-the-counter medications, which also severely affect the kidneys.
She added that people with diabetes should be screened early so that preventive measures can be taken if necessary.
[ad_2]
Source link
