Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Kidney Disease Often Has No Symptoms: Why Early Detection Matters
Kidney disease can sometimes get worse before a person feels sick.
That is why finding it early is important.
A doctor can use blood and urine tests to check how the kidneys are working.
Diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity can raise concerns for kidney health.
Dr. Nikhil Basin explains that people should get medical advice rather than follow unsafe health claims or treatments.
He also discusses medicines, genetic testing and AI as possible supports for kidney care.
Healthy lifestyle choices may help protect the kidneys.
The discussion covers treatments such as dialysis and kidney transplantation too.
Dr. Nikhil Basin discusses the growing burden of kidney disease in India and the importance of awareness and early detection.
Kidney disease can progress without obvious symptoms, and screening may include creatinine and urine tests.
Diabetes, hypertension, obesity and lifestyle factors can affect kidney health.
The discussion addresses misconceptions about protein restriction, unprescribed weight-loss drugs, alternative medicines, dialysis and transplantation.
Newer medicines, genetic testing and AI may support kidney care, while healthier habits and qualified medical advice are encouraged.
- Who
- Dr. Nikhil Basin, Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician
- What
- A discussion about kidney disease awareness, screening, prevention and treatment.
- When
- In an episode of Kidney Connect India; no date is stated.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To explain why kidney disease can go unnoticed and why awareness and early detection matter.
Misconceptions and risks
Medical guidance
Kidney health advice and treatments
Misconceptions and risks
The discussion warns against indiscriminate protein restriction, unprescribed weight-loss drugs and assuming alternative or herbal products are safe.
Medical guidance
It emphasizes seeking qualified medical advice and making informed choices about kidney care.
- Program
- Kidney Connect India
- Expert
- Dr. Nikhil Basin, Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician
- Screening tools mentioned
- Creatinine and urine tests
- Factors discussed
- Diabetes, hypertension, obesity and lifestyle factors
- Emerging care approaches
- Newer medicines, genetic testing and AI
- Topics addressed
- Prevention, early detection, treatment, dialysis and kidney transplantation