Dr Venesh Moodley

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• Hypertension
  Hypertension is elevated blood pressure. If left untreated, hypertension can lead to cardiac disease, stroke and even death. Hypertension occurs when an excess of blood pushes against blood vessel walls. Most patients are unaware that they have hypertension and only become aware of their condition when symptoms arise. Difficulty breathing, migraines, chest pain, vision problems, fatigue and traces of blood in one's urine are signs of hypertension. Urine tests, cholesterol screening and ultrasounds of the heart and kidneys are diagnostic procedures that are carried out to check for hypertension.
• Acute kidney disease
  Acute kidney disease occurs when the kidneys fail to function as they should, and an excess of waste and fluid accumulates in the body. The build-up of waste and electrolytes in the body is fatal. Fatigue, nausea, an abnormal heartbeat and chest pain are symptoms of acute kidney disease. Acute kidney disease occurs when the patient sustains damage to his or her kidneys. Also, when the drainage tubes of the kidneys are blocked, waste cannot exit the body via urine. It's vital to seek medical care as soon as possible to prevent renal failure.
• Nephrotic syndrome
  Nephrotic syndrome is a broad term for symptoms of kidney disease. Nephrotic syndrome affects tiny blood vessels within the kidneys. This disorder happens when an excess of protein exits the body via urine. Swelling is a prevalent symptom of nephrotic syndrome. Patients will start to notice swollen feet and ankles. Foamy urine, weight gain as a result of fluid retention, lethargy and lack of appetite are signs of nephrotic syndrome. Dr Moodley prescribes blood pressure medication, water pills, cholesterol drugs and blood thinners to manage symptoms of the disorder.
• Haemodialysis
  Haemodialysis is a blood cleansing procedure that removes toxins, fluids and salts from the blood and ensures a balance of electrolytes. A dialysis machine replaces the function of the kidneys and prevents acute and chronic kidney failure. When kidney disease escalates to the point of severity whereby the kidneys fail to function adequately, kidney transplantations and haemodialysis are considered. Dr Moodley commences dialysis as soon as symptoms of kidney failure occur. Nausea, vomiting and fatigue are signs of kidney failure. A dialysis machine is an external machine that’s fitted to filter out blood. Before haemodialysis, patients undergo surgery to dilate their blood vessels for the insertion of a catheter.
• Peritoneal dialysis
  Peritoneal dialysis treats kidney failure. This medical procedure involves a special purifying fluid to remove impurities from the body. In other words, peritoneal dialysis replaces kidney function. Sterile fluid enters the peritoneum via a catheter—the abdominal lining filters out waste from the blood. Waste leaves the body through the abdomen. Peritoneal dialysis manages kidney damage as a result of hypertension, diabetes, glomerulonephritis and polycystic kidney disease.
• Pyelonephritis
  Pyelonephritis is a urinary tract infection. The infection develops in the urethra and infiltrates the kidneys. Pyelonephritis can permanently damage the kidneys. Bacteria also enter the bloodstream and cause infection. Fever, stomach pain, nausea and haematuria are signs of pyelonephritis. A round of antibiotics helps treat the infection, but the patient needs to be hospitalised if the infection is severe.
• Diabetic kidney disease
  Diabetic nephropathy is a prevalent complication of diabetes type 1 and 2. The kidneys comprise of thousands of clusters of blood vessels known as glomeruli. Glomeruli rid the blood of waste. But when these clusters sustain damage, waste builds-up and the kidneys fail to function as they should. Also, blood pressure rises and damages the filtration system of the kidneys. Lethargy, protein in urine, frequent urination, lack of appetite and swollen feet are signs of diabetic kidney disease. Dr Moodley first monitors the patient’s blood sugar levels and blood pressure before he can formulate a comprehensive treatment plan for diabetic nephropathy.
• Chronic kidney disease
  Chronic kidney disease is a slow decline of kidney function. When kidney disease advances, kidneys fail to filter waste and salts. Because of the inferior function of the kidneys, high levels of waste and electrolytes accumulate in the body. Some people are unaware that they have chronic kidney disease and only become aware of their condition as soon as symptoms occur. Symptoms of chronic kidney disease include fatigue, lack of appetite, hypertension, nausea and chest pain. Chronic kidney disease can quickly progress to renal failure, which is a life-threatening condition. The only way to treat end-stage renal failure is through dialysis or kidney transplantation.
• Glomerulonephritis
  Glomerulonephritis occurs when the tiny filters known as glomeruli become inflamed. Glomeruli are essential structures that filter waste from the body. Chronic inflammation of the glomeruli affects kidney function. Hypertension, foamy urine, swollen feet (fluid retention) and pink urine (haematuria) are symptoms of glomerulonephritis. Glomerulonephritis may occur suddenly or arise as a result of autoimmune illnesses such as diabetes, HIV and lupus.
• Kidney transplantation
  Kidney transplantation is an emergency procedure that's performed to treat renal failure. When the kidneys are damaged, or its filtration system is affected, waste and electrolytes accumulate in the body. Usually, when kidneys malfunction, a mechanical device helps filter waste from the body. Some people, however, meet the requirements for kidney transplantation. Dr Moodley replaces damaged kidneys with healthy donor kidneys from a live person or corpse. Only some patients qualify for this procedure. A dialysis is always an alternative option.
• Polycystic kidney disease
  Polycystic kidney disease occurs due to genetics. Fluid-filled sacs (cysts) form within the kidneys and lead to renal failure. Fatigue, joint pain, blood in urine, the formation of kidney stones and frequent urination are signs of polycystic kidney disease. Patients may even develop anaemia due to insufficient red blood cells in the body. Dr Moodley manages symptoms of polycystic kidney disease through blood pressure and pain medication, antibiotics for UTIs and diuretics.