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Did you know Chronic Kidney Disease can progress silently without obvious symptoms? Dr. C. H. Sashidhar, Consultant Nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, highlights the early warning signs of Chronic Kidney Disease and why timely detection is critical for effective management. Key takeaways: ✅ Swelling of the legs and face can indicate fluid retention. ✅ Frequent urination, especially at night, may signal kidney dysfunction. ✅ Reduced appetite, disturbed sleep, and breathles

As a gastroenterologist, I see this pattern every week: patients with real symptoms, normal basic labs, and years of frustration. The problem isn’t that nothing is wrong. It’s that the right questions weren’t asked early enough. Here are science-backed blood tests that can uncover root contributors to chronic GI symptoms when used thoughtfully and in context: • CBC with indices Subtle anemia or macrocytosis can point toward malabsorption, chronic inflammation, or micronutrient deficiencies — not