Premanand Maharaj: Premanand Maharaj has been unwell for some days, suffering from kidney problems. Let us explain how dangerous this condition is and how serious the risk of death is.

Premanand Maharaj Health:  Premanand Maharaj has been unwell for the past few days. Due to this, his daily pilgrimage has been suspended indefinitely. His padayatra has been suspended prior to this as well due to health concerns. There is a lot of speculation about his health. Many people from India and abroad are praying for his recovery. Let us explain how dangerous the kidney disease Premanand Maharaj is battling.

How dangerous is the disease?

Premananda Maharaj often tells people in his discourses that both of his kidneys are damaged, requiring daily dialysis. He learned of this in 2006 when he suffered from stomach pain. According to reports, Premananda Maharaj suffers from polycystic kidney disease (PKD), one of the most dangerous kidney diseases.

Talking about what it is, it's a genetic disorder caused primarily by a gene mutation. This condition causes kidney cysts, which lead to high blood pressure and kidney failure. Most affected patients require dialysis or a kidney transplant.

This condition causes the kidneys to enlarge, gradually reducing their ability to filter blood. This can lead to problems like high blood pressure, blood in the urine, and frequent urinary tract infections. There are two types: ADPKD, which typically affects adults, and ARPKD, which is rare and typically occurs in children.

Does this cause death?

According to research published in the Aging US Journal, the risk of death in ADPKD patients is approximately 1.6 to 3.2 times higher than in the general population. According to a medical study published in PubMed, the death rate in PKD patients is approximately 18.4 per 1000 patients per year in the pre-CKD or kidney failure stage, and when the disease progresses to ESRD or kidney failure, this rate increases to 37.4 per 1000 patients per year.

According to a report by the US National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, if left untreated, PKD can eventually lead to kidney failure, significantly increasing the risk of death. While there is no cure, it can be prevented if early detection is achieved through a kidney ultrasound, prenatal ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI.