On the occasion of World Kidney Day, Brahmananda Narayana Multispeciality Hospital on Wednesday organised a unique interactive session on ‘Chronic Kidney Diseases’ and options for diagnosis and treatment for patients and their family members.
At the session, more than forty patients and their families shared experiences on the improved quality of life post dialysis and interacted with doctors and specialists. The session was headed by Dr Waheed Khan, Consultant Nephrologist at Brahmananda Narayana Multispeciality Hospital.
The programme commenced with a talk by Dr. Waheed Khan that focused on the prevalence of Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) in India and the lifestyle modifications that can help in avoiding the disease. His session also touched upon the importance of rehabilitation for patients undergoing dialysis to help them regain self-confidence. The talk was followed by an interactive session where the doctor addressed queries of patients and their caregivers related to living better with dialysis, controlling disease progression, diet and so on.