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Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister, was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMs) on November 7th following a kidney problem for endocrinological tests. According to a senior doctor, she was being treated for a kidney ailment at AIIMS. The doctor further told IANS Sushmaji is a diabetic because of which her kidney has got affected. She is undergoing dialysis. She is stable now. He further said that the blood sugar levels of Sushma Swaraj are high, which is further increasing her risk of diabetic complications. Read about diabetic nephropathy -- kidney damage due to diabetes.
Meanwhile, the External Affairs Minister took to social media to inform her well-wishers about her health. Her first tweet was'Friends: This is to update you on my health' and the second one was about kidney failure, dialysis and kidney transplant. Here is her tweet:
I am in AIIMS because of kidney failure. Presently, I am on dialysis. I am undergoing tests for a Kidney transplant. Lord Krishna will bless
Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) November 16, 2016
What is kidney failure?
Most people think that kidney disease/infection and kidney failure are the same. However, it is not true. Although kidney is damaged in both the cases, kidney disease can be treated with medications and surgery (if needed) but kidney failure might need kidney transplantation if the kidneys do not function properly. And hence, people suffering from kidney failure are advised to consult a doctor every three months to prevent further complications. Dialysis is usually recommended for people suffering from kidney failure to remove toxic wastes from the body. However, if both the kidneys are damaged, then you might need to undergo a transplant. Read to know about kidney transplants.
Kidney failure can be caused due to medications like diuretics, NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or conditions like severe dehydration, kidney stones, obstruction of the urinary bladder and prostate or abdominal cancer. Moreover, if you suffer from conditions like hypertension, diabetes or kidney disease, the risk of kidney failure is high. Here's everything you need to know about kidney failure -- causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
With inputs from IANS
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