CREMONA – The Sunday appointment is back with the video column dedicated to health «The doctor answers». The protagonist of this episode is the doctor Fabio MalbertiDirector of the Nephrology Unit of the Cremona Hospital.
PREVENT KIDNEY INSUFFICIENCY.
“Last Thursday was World Kidney Day, an anniversary that aims to raise awareness of theimportance of controls and early diagnosis of kidney diseases in order to prevent the onset of kidney failure, the terminal phase which then requires dialysis treatment – explains Dr. Malberti -. This treatment, quite widespread in the population, has a major impact on health because it involves a considerable effort in terms of medical, nursing and health resources. In the province of Cremona we have more than 200 patients on chronic dialysis».
One of the objectives of this world day is precisely to limit the entry of new patients to dialysis treatment by treating them better and raising awareness on the importance of controls.
But what are the diseases that most frequently lead to the development of chronic renal failure leading to dialysis?
“They are two very common pathologies, diabetes mellitus and long-standing arterial hypertension – explains Dr. Malberti -. Diabetes, for example, is on the rise because there is an excess of calorie intake and being overweight. It is therefore necessary to urge the population a maintain a healthier lifestyle. Exercising daily, walking every day is a good and healthy habit. And maintain a balanced diet, also limiting the use of salt ».
The role of the general practitioner is very important: “There are simple tests to do, such as urine tests and the dosage of microalbuminuria, which make us understand, even when renal function is still normal, if there may be an initial damage to the kidney and cardiovascular system “.
The video section dedicated to health – in collaboration with the Cremona ASST – deals with a specific topic every week with the help of a specialist. Information on the Nephrology Operational Unit of the Cremona Hospital on the website (www.asst-cremona.it).
