The first edition of “Vamos Falar de Saúde” this month offered an in-depth look at a topic of extreme relevance to public health: Kidney Failure and Hemodialysis.

During the broadcast hosted by Lucrécia Miguel, Dr. Kassongo Tchiyama detailed the critical aspects of this silent pathology. According to the specialist, kidney failure is characterized by the progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function, vital organs responsible for filtering blood and eliminating toxins from the body.

The evolution of the pathology usually comprises five distinct phases, detailing how the dysfunction occurs in the human body.

• In the initial stage (Phase 1), the kidneys show slight lesions but operate with a normal filtration rate.
• As the disease progresses to Phases 2 and 3, a mild to moderate reduction in this capacity is observed, often with the first clinical signs appearing, albeit subtle.
• In Stage 4, functional loss is already severe, requiring rigorous medical monitoring to avoid fatal complications.
• Finally, Stage 5 represents end-stage renal failure, the point at which the kidneys lose the ability to sustain life autonomously.

At this terminal stage, Dr. Kassongo Tchiyama emphasized the vital importance of hemodialysis. This medical treatment acts as an artificial kidney, regularly cleaning and filtering the patient’s blood to ensure their survival.

However, the specialist expressed great concern regarding prevention, strongly urging the population to undergo preventive medical consultations and routine examinations in order to identify the disease early, before the damage becomes irreversible.

To watch the full interview and follow in detail all the explanations and recommendations shared by Dr. Kassongo Tchiyama, access the official pages of the Liberatos Group on Facebook and YouTube.