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High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the biggest causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the country according to Kidney Care, the UK’s leading kidney patient support charity. In this episode of the Health First podcast, we spoke to leading consultant nephrologist Dr David Game all about the connection between high blood pressure and kidney disease. Dr Game, who is an honorary senior lecturer at King's College London, expertly breaks down this complex issue into clear and concise answers in this informative and interesting interview. 00:00 What's the connection between hypertension and CKD? 02:29 Are there different types of kidney disease that high blood pressure causes? 04:42 What the symptoms of high blood pressure and kidney disease? 05:57 Hypertension has various causes, so what's involved in the process where a person is specifically referred to a nephrologist? 09:13 How is kidney caused by hypertension, and hypertension caused by a kidney disease treated? 11:09 And how can patients manage this in their day-to-day lives? 15:21 Can kidney damage from high blood pressure be reversed? To book an appointment with Dr Game, you can do so via his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/david-game ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
Everyone has creatinine in their bloodstream but what can happen when levels of this waste product are raised? Leading consultant nephrologist Dr David Game speaks to Top Doctors about creatinine levels and how they can be linked to kidney impairment and failure. Find out more in this informative interview. If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Game, you can do so here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/david-game ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
What exactly does a low eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) test mean? Find out in our latest online interview, as Dr David Game, a leading London-based nephrologist, explains what this typically indicates, whilst also explaining the main causes of a low eGFR, and how a low eGFR is detected. 00:08 What does a low eGFR mean in a typical blood test? 01:54 Dr Game explains the main causes of a low eGFR 03:06 Might a low eGFR indicate a potentially severe condition? 03:50 How exactly is a low eGFR detected? 04:32 What is the next step that would be carried out after a patient is detected to have a low eGFR? If you are worried about your eGFR level, you can book an appointment with Dr Game today via his Top Doctors profile here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/david-game ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
Blood in the urine is a concerning situation. Here to provide expert advice about what can cause this and what to do about it, is leading London nephrologist Dr David Game. 00:00 Blood in your urine? Here's what you need to know. 00:04 What are the most common reasons for blood in the urine? 01:47 When should you see a doctor about blood in the urine? 02:07 If the results of a urine test show higher than normal levels of protein, what does this indicate? 04:11 What further tests are done to determine the cause of protein in the urine? 05:04 Can a high level of protein in the urine resolve itself? 05:44 What can the colour of urine indicate to us about our health? If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Game, you can do so here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/david-game ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidney due to high levels of salts and minerals in the urine. In this insightful online interview, London-based leading nephrologist Dr David Game, shares his knowledge on the causes and symptoms of kidney stones, and ways in which one can reduce the risk of developing them. 0:00 What is the main cause of kidney stones? 0:56 What symptoms do patients normally experience? 1:46 What advice would you give to help prevent kidney stones? 3:18 Are there any food or drinks which you would particularly advise avoiding? 4:23 Are some people more susceptible to developing kidney stones than others? Why? If you are worried about kidney stones, or any other kidney issue, you can schedule a consultation with Dr Game on his Top Doctors profile here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/d... ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh