Major signs of kidney and heart damage often ignored: Dr Ishthiaque Ahamed

Abu Dhabi: “Kidney disease can be treated very effectively if it is caught in the early stages. Chronic kidney disease is typically asymptomatic until the late stages; however, simple, inexpensive tests can be done to determine if you have kidney disease," said Dr Ishthiaque Ahamed, Nephrologist Universal Hospital.

He was addressing the Universal Hospital & KCF Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) joint press conference regarding free Cardiac health check-up and Urology check-up Medical camp.

He said that the people are at risk-those with diabetes, high blood pressure, family history of kidney failure or age over 40-and should be tested. Most of the people ignore the signs of diseases, hesitate for periodic health checkups. Kidney disease can be found and treated early to prevent more serious complications.

President of KCF Abu Dhabi Sheikh Bava Haji highlighted the KCF aims and objectives. He said ‘As continuation to its Social responsibility, KCF is joining hands with Universal hospital to support their ongoing initiative “Touching a Million Hearts”. The inauguration of KCF one month medical camp will be held on 20th February 2015 at universal hospital.

Dr. Georgey Koshy,  Deputy CMO & Interventional Cardiologist Universal hospital said “The aim of the camp is to detect early symbols of disease like hypertension diabetes and age related Urological problems, which patients unaware of. Senior cardiac, urology specialists from Universal Hospital will evaluate the patients.

Universal Hospital corporate coordinator Dr. Rajeev,KCF Abu Dhabi General Secretary Hassain Amani Ajjavara, KCF National executive council Members – Davood Master Sulliya, Hakeem Turkalike, KH Mohammad Saqafi Ishwaramangila, Kabeer bayambadi were present at the Press meet.