Dr. Abhishek Mukherji

30/07/2026

🧂 **The hidden salt trap could be harming your kidneys without you realizing it.**

Too much salt can contribute to **high blood pressure, fluid retention, kidney damage, and faster progression of kidney disease.** The biggest sources of sodium are often packaged snacks, processed foods, bread, sauces, and instant meals.

💙 Small changes in your daily diet can make a big difference to your kidney health.

👨‍⚕️ **Dr. Abhishek Mukherji**
Consultant Nephrologist & Kidney Transplant Physician

📞 For Appointments: +91 99031 37547

29/07/2026

🩺 Pyelonephritis — a kidney infection you shouldn't ignore.

It usually starts as a simple UTI that spreads to the kidneys, causing fever, back pain, and burning urination. Left untreated, it can damage kidney function.

✅ Stay hydrated, don't hold urine, treat UTIs promptly, and see a doctor if fever comes with back pain or infections keep recurring.

Dr Abhishek Mukherji
Consultant Nephrologist,
Peerless Hospital, Kolkata

20/07/2026

Understanding Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder in which numerous fluid-filled cysts develop in the kidneys, gradually enlarging them and impairing function.
It comes in two forms — ADPKD (adult-onset, most common) and ARPKD (rare, childhood-onset) — and often runs in families, so screening relatives early is important.

Common symptoms: high blood pressure, back/side pain, blood in urine, recurrent infections, kidney stones.

Key points to remember:
Blood pressure control is the #1 priority in slowing kidney damage.
Regular monitoring (imaging + kidney function tests) can significantly delay progression to kidney failure.
Left unmanaged, PKD can lead to chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, liver cysts, or aneurysms.

Early diagnosis and consistent follow-up make a real difference in preserving kidney function long-term.

Dr. Abhishek Mukherji
Consultant Nephrologist,
Peerless Hospital, Kolkata

15/07/2026

🚫 Paraquat Dichloride: A Step Closer to Being Banned in India.

Paraquat is one of the most toxic herbicides ever used in agriculture — and for good reason, it's already banned or restricted in over 70 countries. Here's why it's so dangerous:

☠️ No antidote exists. Once ingested, there is no specific treatment to reverse its effects.

🫁 Irreversible lung damage. Paraquat causes progressive pulmonary fibrosis, often leading to fatal respiratory failure even after apparent initial recovery.

🩸 Multi-organ toxicity. It severely damages the kidneys and liver, and even small ingested amounts can be lethal.

👁️ Skin and eye injury. Direct contact can cause serious burns and irreversible eye damage.

🧠 Long-term neurological risk. Emerging evidence has linked chronic exposure to Parkinson's disease.

🚜 Widespread misuse. Despite being approved only as a herbicide, it has often been misused as a crop desiccant — increasing exposure risk to farmers and agricultural workers.

As a nephrologist, I've seen firsthand how devastating paraquat poisoning can be — patients often present with multi-organ failure, and treatment options remain heartbreakingly limited.

👏 A big thank you to the Government of India and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for taking this decisive step to protect farmers, families, and public health. This is a proposed ban currently under public consultation — a very welcome move in the right direction, and I hope it is finalized soon.

Dr. Abhishek Mukherji,
Consultant Nephrologist
Peerless Hospital, Kolkata.

11/07/2026

09/07/2026

🩺 **Don't ignore the warning signs of kidney disease.**

Nausea, high blood pressure, changes in urination, muscle cramps, fatigue, or flank discomfort could indicate an underlying kidney problem. Early diagnosis and timely treatment can help protect your kidney health.

Consult **Dr. Abhishek Mukherji** for expert nephrology care.

📞 **For Appointments:** +91 99031 37547

08/07/2026

🩺 THE GIFT OF LIFE: Kidney Donation in India 🩺

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing burden across India — and for patients who reach end-stage kidney disease, transplantation remains the best treatment, offering freedom from dialysis and a real chance at a longer, healthier life. But here's the hard truth: demand for kidneys in India vastly outnumbers supply.

📊 As of December 2025, over 60,590 patients are formally registered on India's kidney transplant waiting list (NOTTO). Yet only around 13,000 kidney transplants are performed nationally each year. Broader estimates of India's true annual need are believed to be much higher still, since many patients with kidney failure are never even able to register for transplant.

The biggest reason for this gap? India's deceased organ donation rate remains below 1 donor per million population — compared to 48 per million in Spain, the global leader. As a result, over 85% of kidney transplants in India happen through living donors, mostly close family members, making India the world leader in living-donor transplantation.

Because of this, living kidney donation plays a central role in India's transplant story. Before deciding, it's important for donors and families to understand both sides:

✅ PROS
• Saves or transforms a life
• India leads the world in living-donor transplants
• Frees the recipient from years of dialysis and its cost
• Living donors usually go on to lead normal, healthy lives
• Swap/paired-exchange transplants now widen options when a donor-recipient pair is incompatible

⚠️ CONS
• It is major surgery with real risks (bleeding, infection)
• Under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act (THOA), donation is largely limited to near relatives; unrelated donors need Authorisation Committee clearance to prevent organ trade
• Recovery takes several weeks, with some loss of working days/income
• Small long-term risk of high blood pressure or reduced kidney function
• India's deceased-donor pathway remains weak, so families cannot always rely on a cadaveric kidney becoming available in time

💚 The single biggest lever to close this gap is deceased organ donation. Pledging to donate your organs after death — and telling your family about that wish — can help save up to 8 lives from one donor.

👉 Register as an organ donor with NOTTO or your state SOTTO, and if you or a loved one is facing kidney failure, speak to a nephrologist early about living donation, swap transplantation, or getting listed for a deceased-donor kidney.

Share this post — awareness is the first step to closing India's organ gap.

06/07/2026

🎉 Welcome to Muktodhara! 🎉
We're delighted to announce the opening of Muktodhara Polyclinic & Diagnostic Center — a new home for quality, compassionate healthcare in your community.
Founded by four partners united by one vision, Muktodhara brings together expert consultations and reliable diagnostic services under one roof, so you and your family can access trusted care close to home.
We can't wait to welcome you and serve you with dedication and care.
Here's to health, hope, and a fresh beginning — Muktodhara! 🌿

03/07/2026

💙 An AV Fistula Does Not Mean Life Is Over — It Means Choosing More Life.

An AV Fistula is considered the gold standard for hemodialysis because it is safer, longer-lasting, and helps improve quality of life with fewer complications.

Early planning and the right access can make a significant difference in your journey toward better health and more meaningful moments.

It's not the end. It's a new beginning.

📞 For Appointment: +91 99031 37547

Dr. Abhishek Mukherji
Consultant Nephrologist & Kidney Transplant Physician