Kidney health essentials with Dr. Ndidiamaka Obadan: prevention and the impact of lifestyle factors
In this episode, Dr. Ndidiamaka Obadan and guest Dr. Tolu Olabintan delve into the world of nephrology, discussing kidney functions, disease stages, and preventive care. They emphasize the importance of patient-doctor communication about medication and lifestyle factors affecting kidney health. The episode also covers genetic considerations, the role of transplantation, and the value of regular check-ups.
Key Points
- Diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain medications are common causes of kidney diseases, and managing these conditions can help preserve kidney function.
- To estimate kidney function, doctors use the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which can be determined through routine blood work and helps classify the stage of kidney disease.
- Regular check-ups with your primary care physician, including blood work and urinalysis, are crucial for early detection of kidney issues as many kidney diseases can be silent until they reach an advanced stage.
Dr Obadan is dual board certified in internal medicine, nephrology, and hypertension. Since 2007, she has gained expertise working as a hospital medicine specialist and in the office. She also has cares for patients virtually through telemedicine. Her special interests include caring for patient at risk of kidney disease, prevention of chronic medication conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease. She has developed further interest in lifestyle/obesity medicine and functional medicine.
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DISCLAIMER: You should not substitute this information for medical advice. Please continue to follow the advice of your physician.
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