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One of the best kidney doctor in India. Dr. Vijay Kiran from AINU. I am Dr. Vijay Kiran, a first-generation doctor hailing from Hyderabad, India.

My upbringing in an orthodox middle-class family instilled in me the values of hard work and perseverance, which have propelled me towards becoming a qualified pediatric and adult nephrologist. As a medical professional, I am passionate about promoting medicine, fitness, and wellness, with a strong belief in the power of prevention. Through my Instagram page and website, www.ourhardworkingkidneys.com, I strive to share my knowledge of kidney diseases with the general public and medical community. My focus on science and evidence-based medicine is reflected in my qualifications, which include a DM in Nephrology, DNB in Nephrology, and SCE from the Royal College, London. With 13 years of experience in treating patients with kidney diseases, I have had the privilege of serving as an Assistant Professor in Nephrology at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad. I am a proud member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), the American Society of Nephrology, and the International Society of Nephrology. The love and support of my patients, who have honoured me with nearly 160 five-star Google reviews (Google - Dr. B. Vijay Kiran), continues to inspire me every day. Currently, I am serving as the senior consultant nephrologist, kidney transplant physician, and Medical Director - Nephrology at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) in Siliguri, the gateway to northeast India. I am always excited to meet new people and expand my network, so please feel free to connect with me at 9247701326. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I look forward to connecting with you soon! Best regards,

Dr. Vijay Kiran
9247701326

01/02/2026

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29/01/2026

Fight Cancer with Prevention: Focus on Kidney, Urinary Tract, and HPV-Related Cancers! 💪🩺

Many cancers affecting the kidney, bladder, and urinary tract are preventable with simple steps.

🚭 To***co smoking is a major cause of kidney cancer and bladder cancer — it damages cells through harmful chemicals filtered by your kidneys and collected in urine. Quit smoking (or never start) to slash your risk significantly! Your body will thank you.

For women: Cervical cancer is largely caused by the HPV virus — get the HPV vaccine! It's safe and highly effective. 💉👩‍⚕️

For boys and men: HPV can also lead to pe**le cancer (and other issues like a**l or throat cancers). Vaccination protects you too — don't skip it! 💉👨‍⚕️

Prevention is powerful — early action saves lives. Talk to your doctor about vaccination and healthy habits today. Let's beat cancer before it starts! ❤️

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Dr. Vijay kiran
MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology),
DNB (Nephrology), MNAMS,
SCE (UK) Nephrology.

Former Assistant professor, Department of Nephrology, Nizam’s Institute of medical sciences, Hyderabad.

Senior consultant nephrologist and kidney transplant physician, Medical Director,
Asian institute of nephrology and urology (AINU), Siliguri.

WhatsApp 9247701326

28/01/2026

🚽 Someone noticed their urine looked like milky white water – almost like thin milk! 😮 No pain, no fever, nothing else. This is called chyluria. It's uncommon but usually not dangerous.

- ❓ What is chyluria?
Our body has a network of tiny tubes carrying a fatty fluid called chyle (part of lymph). Sometimes this fluid leaks into the urine, making it look white and cloudy – especially after eating oily food.

- 🦟 Main reason
In many places (especially tropical countries like India), it's caused by a tiny worm infection called filariasis spread by mosquito bites. The worms block the lymph channels → fluid leaks into urine.
Other causes (less common): injuries, birth defects, TB, tumors or after some surgeries.

- 🩺 How do doctors check?
Simple urine test shows fat droplets. Blood test for infection. Sometimes scans (ultrasound / CT) to see where the leak is. Very straightforward!

- 💊 Treatment – good news!
- Eat low-fat food + special oils that don't cause trouble
- Rest & avoid heavy work
- Medicines to kill the worm (if infection is found)
- In stubborn cases: special injections or minor procedures to seal the leak

Dr. Vijay kiran
MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology),
DNB (Nephrology), MNAMS,
SCE (UK) Nephrology.

Former Assistant professor, Department of Nephrology, Nizam’s Institute of medical sciences, Hyderabad.

Senior consultant nephrologist and kidney transplant physician, Medical Director,
Asian institute of nephrology and urology (AINU), Siliguri.

WhatsApp 9247701326
StayAware

15/01/2026

So funny. The most unpredictable and narcissistic person. Enjoy the cartoon.

PS. THE BEST TEA YOU WILL EVER HAVE IS IRANI CHAI OF HYDERABAD- PERIOD.

15/01/2026

Funnyclip, yet very enlightening.
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Now you know why people are getting heart attacks early.

Your are what you eat.

Dr. Vijay kiran
MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology),
DNB (Nephrology), MNAMS,
SCE (UK) Nephrology.

Former Assistant professor, Department of Nephrology, Nizam’s Institute of medical sciences, Hyderabad.

Senior consultant nephrologist and kidney transplant physician, Medical Director,
Asian institute of nephrology and urology (AINU), Siliguri.

WhatsApp 9247701326

13/01/2026

Did you know our body has five superheroes called immunoglobulins that fight off infections? 💪

They're IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE—each with a unique role in keeping us healthy.

👍IgG battles bacteria and viruses long-term,
👍IgM jumps in first during new infections ( present in breast milk - hence breast fed children have better immunity compared to bottle fed children),
👍IgA guards our mucous membranes like the gut and lungs,
👍IgD helps activate immune cells, and 👍IgE tackles allergies and parasites. 🛡️

But what if one turns villain? 😱 When IgA goes rogue, it mistakenly attacks our own kidneys, depositing harmful proteins in the glomeruli—the tiny filters that clean our blood.
This leads to IgA nephropathy (IgAN), the world's most common glomerular disorder.
Over time, it can cause chronic kidney disease (CKD), affecting millions and potentially leading to kidney failure if not managed early. Symptoms like blood in urine or swelling often go unnoticed until it's advanced. Early detection through urine tests and biopsies is key! 🩸

Stay informed about kidney health—regular check-ups can save lives. Let's spread awareness! 🌍

Dr. Vijay kiran
MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology),
DNB (Nephrology), MNAMS,
SCE (UK) Nephrology.

Former Assistant professor, Department of Nephrology, Nizam’s Institute of medical sciences, Hyderabad.

Senior consultant nephrologist and kidney transplant physician, Medical Director,
Asian institute of nephrology and urology (AINU), Siliguri.

WhatsApp 9247701326

09/01/2026

Hypertension is exploding across India—now at 30% nationally, hitting highs like 37.9% in Sikkim! 😱

This "silent killer" map reveals state hotspots fueling heart attacks and strokes. Time to fight back!

🚨 The Alarming Surge
India's hypertension rates jumped to 29.8% average—33.8% urban vs. 27.6% rural! 📈 From 118M cases in 2000 to 214M by 2025, blame junk food, desk jobs, and extra salt. States like Punjab (34.2%) and Kerala (31.1%) top the danger list. Wake-up call! ⏰

🔍 Spot It Early
Easy peasy: Check BP for adults 18+ at every doctor visit. 💉 Sit chill for 5 mins, arm at heart level—two reads, pick the lower. Retest on another day if ≥140/90 mmHg. Catch it before it crashes the party! 🎉

🛡️ Prevent Like a Pro
- Slash salt, munch veggies, move daily! 🥗🏃‍♂️
- Ditch smokes & booze. 🚭🍺
- High-normal BP? Yearly checks + lifestyle hacks. 📊
Aim

06/01/2026

Itching in CKD and Dialysis Patients: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment 😟

Itching, or pruritus, seen in upto 90% of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and dialysis patients, turning daily life into a scratchy nightmare. 🩹

This persistent irritation stems from multiple factors. Primarily, as kidneys fail, toxins like urea build up in the blood (uremia), triggering skin inflammation. High phosphorus levels exacerbate this, while dry skin (xerosis) from reduced sweat and oil production adds fuel to the fire. 🔥

A key culprit is secondary hyperparathyroidism, where elevated intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels disrupt calcium-phosphorus balance, indirectly worsening itch. 📈
Vitamin D deficiency plays a starring role too—kidneys normally activate vitamin D, but in CKD, low active vitamin D (calcitriol) fails to suppress iPTH, creating a vicious cycle. ☀️

Prevention starts with lifestyle tweaks: Stay hydrated 💧, use gentle soaps, and moisturize daily with emollients like petroleum jelly or coconut oil.

Control diet to limit phosphorus-rich foods (e.g., dairy, nuts) and adhere to dialysis schedules for toxin clearance.

🕒 Monitoring and supplementing vitamin D can help regulate iPTH early.

For treatment, over-the-counter antihistamines or capsaicin creams provide relief. 🧴
Doctors may prescribe gabapentin for nerve-related itch or UV phototherapy.

To target root causes, vitamin D a**logs (e.g., paricalcitol) and calcimimetics lower iPTH, while phosphate binders tame phosphorus. Always consult a nephrologist—relief is possible! 👩‍⚕️

Dr. Vijay kiran
MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology),
DNB (Nephrology), MNAMS,
SCE (UK) Nephrology,
Fellow in pediatric nephrology.

Former Assistant professor, Department of Nephrology, Nizam’s Institute of medical sciences, Hyderabad.

Senior consultant nephrologist and kidney transplant physician, Medical Director,
Asian institute of nephrology and urology (AINU), Siliguri.

WhatsApp 9247701326

moisturizer

04/01/2026

Epigenetics: The Hidden Trigger of Disease Expression

Epigenetics plays a sneaky role in disease onset, flipping gene switches without changing DNA itself. 🧬🚫 Environmental factors like smoking, diet, and stress can imprint epigenetic marks, leading to abnormal gene expression and health woes. 😷

Take smoking: Toxins from ci******es cause DNA methylation changes in kidney cells, silencing tumor-suppressor genes and boosting kidney cancer risk. 🚬🩸 Studies show smokers have altered epigenomes, accelerating cancer growth.

Artificial food colors, packed in processed snacks, can disrupt histone modifications, linking to hyperactivity or even cancer in vulnerable kids. 🍬⚠️ Chronic stress floods the body with cortisol, epigenetically altering brain genes and sparking depression or heart disease. 😩❤️ Obesity rewires metabolic genes via fat-induced inflammation, paving the way for type 2 diabetes. 🍔📈

Other culprits include pollution, which methylates lung genes causing asthma, or alcohol, tweaking liver epigenetics for cirrhosis. 🌫️🍷 By adopting healthy habits, we can reverse these marks and curb disease expression. 💪🌱

Dr. Vijay kiran
MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology),
DNB (Nephrology), MNAMS,
SCE (UK) Nephrology,
Fellow in pediatric nephrology.

Former Assistant professor, Department of Nephrology, Nizam’s Institute of medical sciences, Hyderabad.

Senior consultant nephrologist and kidney transplant physician, Medical Director,
Asian institute of nephrology and urology (AINU), Siliguri.

WhatsApp 9247701326

health

15/12/2025

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring: The Preferred Way 🩺

- Why It's the Gold Standard Now 📈: Home BP measurements have overtaken clinic visits as the preferred method, per guidelines from bodies like the American Heart Association.

They provide a more accurate picture of your daily BP, avoiding "white coat hypertension" where anxiety spikes readings in a doctor's office. 🏥🚫

- Key Benefits for Health 💪: Regular home checks empower better hypertension management, reducing risks of heart disease, stroke, and kidney issues. It's convenient—measure anytime at home—leading to early detection of fluctuations. Studies show it improves medication adherence and control rates by up to 20%. ⚕️❤️

- Cost-Effective and Empowering 💰: Affordable monitors (under 1500 INR) make it accessible. It fosters patient involvement, with data sharing via apps for telemedicine. Useful for all ages, especially seniors or those with irregular schedules. 📱👴

- How to Do It Right 📋: Choose a validated upper-arm cuff monitor (check AHA lists). Sit quietly for 5 minutes, back supported, feet flat, arm at heart level. Avoid caffeine/smoking 30 mins prior. ⏳☕🚭

- Measurement Steps 🔄: Wrap cuff snugly 1 inch above elbow. Take 2-3 readings, 1 minute apart, morning and evening. Log averages (e.g., 120/80 mmHg). Share with your doctor for adjustments. 📓👩‍⚕️

- Tips for Accuracy ✅: Calibrate device yearly. If readings are high (>135/85), seek medical advice promptly. Start today for better heart health! 🌟

Dr. Vijay kiran
MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology),
DNB (Nephrology), MNAMS,
SCE (UK) Nephrology,
Fellow in pediatric nephrology.

Former Assistant professor, Department of Nephrology, Nizam’s Institute of medical sciences, Hyderabad.

Senior consultant nephrologist and kidney transplant physician, Medical Director,
Asian institute of nephrology and urology (AINU), Siliguri.

WhatsApp 9247701326

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