MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
Gender: Male
Language Spoken: Bengali, Hindi, English
Experience: 15 years
Contact No. : 87776 50604
From: The Kidney Clinic, 190 sarat bose road Kolkata, West Bengal 700029, Kolkata, India
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Dr. Ritesh Kauntia is one of the Best Nephrologists in Kolkata. He, after completing his MBBS and MD from the prestigious Manipal University, did a senior residency in AIIMS, New Delhi, and learned the art of managing connective tissue disorders and systemic vasculitis as a Top Nephrologist. Dr. Kauntia’s special field of interest includes glomerular disorders, connective tissue disorder, vasculitis, interventional nephrology, and kidney transplantation is the Best Kidney Doctor in Kolkata. Dr. Ritesh is a Kidney Specialist in Kolkata and an expert on Kidney Transplantation in South Kolkata. He is capable of doing kidney biopsy, and central catheters for hemodialysis both non-cuffed and cuffed (permcath) under ultrasound guidance which helps in minimizing complications and causes minimal pain as a Kidney Specialist Doctor in Kolkata.
Berger Disease (Iga Nephropathy) Glomerulonephritis Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome Henoch Schonlein Purpura (Spring Fever) Hydronephrosis Interstitial Nephritis Kidney Cancer Kidney Cyst (Renal Cyst) Kidney Failure (Renal Failure) Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis) Kidney Stone Disease Membranous Nephropathy Nephrotic Syndrome Polycystic Kidney Disease
All Indian Health Insurance Companies are accepted
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Prolonged catheter access can lead to multiple complications, the most common of which is infection. Even with excellent placement technique, bacteria can enter the bloodstream directly through the catheter during dialysis. Bacteria from the skin can also move down the cathe...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
It’s important for you to protect the veins in your arm prior to starting dialysis. If you have kidney disease, remind health care providers to draw blood and insert IV lines only in veins below your wrist; for example, ask them to use a vein in the back of y...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
When you begin hemodialysis, the needles put in your fistula or graft may be uncomfortable. Most patients get used to this in time. Symptoms like cramps, headaches, nausea or dizziness are not common, but if present then various modifications may be necessary. You can help y...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
Many dialysis patients can go back to work after they have gotten used to dialysis. If your job has a lot of physical labour (heavy lifting, digging, etc.) you may need to get a different job.
...Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
Yes. Dialysis centres are located in every city nowadays. Prior planning and appointment for dialysis treatments at another centre is necessary. It is important to verify the hygiene conditions and protocol in the centre. Repeat serology is usually demanded by all dialysis c...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
Yes. Food restrictions are necessary to complement dialysis therapy. Protein intake (1-1.2 gm/kg/day) needs to be increased as compared to pre dialysis stage. Phosphorus potassium salt and fluid restrictions need to continue.
...Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
Many patients live normal lives except for the time needed for treatments. Dialysis usually makes you feel better because it helps many of the problems caused by kidney failure. You and your family will need time to get used to dialysis.
...Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
When kidneys fail dialysis is necessary for whole life until kidney transplantation is done. Life expectancy on dialysis can vary depending on other medical conditions and how well treatment plan is followed. Average life expectancy on dialysis is 5-10 years, however, ...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
There are several kinds of peritoneal dialysis but two major ones are: Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) and Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD).
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) is the type of peritoneal di...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
Peritoneal dialysis gets its name from the lining of your abdomen, which is called the peritoneum. This lining is a membrane that surrounds the space in your abdomen called the peritoneal cavity. This natural lining can be used to clean your blood by filling your abdomen wit...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
Usually, each haemodialysis treatment lasts about four hours and is done three times per week. But it can be that it is started twice per week initially if residual renal function is good.
Newer machines have haemodiafiltration which helps in removing middle molecules. Various types of...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
The word hemo means “blood” and dialysis means “filter.” Simply put, hemodialysis is a process where blood is filtered outside the body by a machine called a dialyzer or “artificial kidney,” and then returned to your body.
...Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
There are 2 main types of dialysis—haemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD)—and each has their different advantages and requirements. Depending on your health, lifestyle and other factors, you and your doctor should decide which type of dialysis is right for you.
...Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
In some cases of sudden or acute kidney failure, dialysis may only be needed for a short time until the kidneys get better. However, when chronic kidney disease progresses to kidney failure over time, your kidneys do not get better and you will need dialysis for the rest of your life unless you are ab...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
Dialysis is a method of cleaning blood of toxins. It is a medical treatment for people with ESRD that does some of the work healthy kidneys would do, including:
- Removing waste, salt and extra water from your body
- Regulating your body’s fluid balance<...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
You need dialysis when you develop ESRD by which time about 90 percent of your kidney function is lost and you have an eGFR of <10 ml/min. Dialysis is usually started when patients start to experience ill effects of ESRD like decreased appetite, vomiting, breathlessness, ...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
It depends on what stage CKD is detected and how quickly it progresses. If detected early and proper treatment and follow up done the progression can be delayed for years. Consult a Kidney Specialist in Kolkata. Usually, glomerular and diabetic kidney disease progresses more rapidly to ESRD. Tubular d...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
Various ill effects of Dialysis include fluid overload, high potassium, and phosphorus levels, vitamin D deficiency, anemia, metabolic acidosis among others. Select your treater carefully in case of kidney diseases, you can’t effort any negligence in this case. Find only a trusted Kidney Special...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
There is no cure for CKD or ESRD. However, there are ways to manage the ill effects depending on the stage of CKD. It can help in leading a productive life and delaying the progression. Regular follow up and treatment is of utmost importance so that kidney disease is detected earlier and progression c...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
There are two types of kidney failure: acute and chronic. Acute kidney failure if treated on time and properly can recover completely (patients can come off dialysis). There is a small percentage of patients who have some chronic damage to the kidneys.
Chronic kidney failure is a progr...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
EGFR is the best test to measure the level of kidney function and determine the stage of kidney disease. It can be calculated from blood creatinine level, age, body size and gender. Various ca...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is the stage of chronic kidney disease when >90% of kidneys get damaged permanently. It usually happens when eGFR becomes less than 10 ml/min. When the kidney...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
The term Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is used to describe kidney damage or reduced kidney function (regardless of the cause) that persists for more than 3 months. CKD is a progressive disease ...
Dr. Ritesh Kauntia MBBS, MD (GEN.MED.), DNB (Nephrology)
