After your disease has been diagnosed, following points are to be kept in mind to help you learn to live with Renal illness.

• To better understand your problem you need to gather information and change your lifestyle accordingly to live a better life.
• Better understanding will make you well informed and you will be able to get the best treatment possible after discussing details with your doctor.
• Belief in yourself will give you confidence and conviction to fight this disease. This disease is definitely a challenge, so keep going with full faith in yourself!
• If you are working, keep at it. It will help you keep your confidence in tact and add to the quality of your life. You will have to change your schedule to reduce working hours as you will need to take time off for rest.
• Renal disease is a progressive disease so you need to keep a check on your symptoms and monitor your tests regularly. This will help you lead a better life.
• To ensure that your problem doesn’t escalate, you need to exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet. This is most important ensure that you lead a happy life.
• Transplant is an option and you should educate yourself on this in the beginning itself. Inform your doctor of your decision and register yourself with hospitals that conduct transplant.
• In India, family and friends provide a strong support system so make them aware of your illness. This will help you have more confidence and help you fight this disease.
• Kidney disease is a silent killer and a chronic issue, so you will need to seriously consider your treatment options and change your lifestyle accordingly.