09/01/2026
At STAR Reality Check 2025 panel discussion
Dr. Gandhe Sridhar, Sr. Consultant Nephrology and Transplant Physician and Director of Nephrology and Transplant at STAR Hospitals, highlighted key concerns in kidney health.
* Kidney failure is no longer confined to older age groups
* An increasing number of patients in their 20s and 30s are reaching dialysis and transplant stages
* Early-onset diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome are major contributors
* Lifestyle-related heart disease often progresses to kidney damage within a few years
* Early detection, weight management, and strict blood pressure control can delay kidney failure
* Prevention and awareness play a critical role in improving long-term outcomes
Protecting kidney health starts early. Preventive care remains our shared responsibility.