New Delhi, April 16 -- Kidney disease is increasing in people of all age groups. Busting myths about kidney disease and transplants is important as the misinformation can lead to worse health outcomes.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Bharat Shah, Director of Renal Science at Gleneagles Hospital in Mumbai's Parel, dispelled a few myths around kidney diseases to ensure that patients make proper decisions.

Fact: A large number of Indians suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, there is a lack of awareness regarding it. The risk factors for kidney diseases are high blood pressure, diabetes, autoimmune disease, kidney stones and abuse of painkiller medicines. Remember, men and women, can equally be at risk of kidney disease....