Watch as our expert, Dr. Sushma Rani Raju (Senior Consultant - Nephrology) shares her opinion on Kidney Disease, on occasion of World Kidney Day. Kidney Disease usually remains silent for a longer period of time, delaying diagnosis and treatment, which can at times result in life-threatening conditions. Kidneys play a pivotal role in the body. They not only purify the blood of various metabolic waste, but also help in regulating blood pressure, maintaining health of the bones, normal haemoglobin (essential for transferring oxygen in the blood from lungs to the tissues), among others.