Famous film producer Shyam Benegal passed away on December 23 at 6:30 pm. He was 90 years old. Benegal was reportedly suffering from kidney problems. This news was confirmed by his daughter Pia Benegal to India Today Digital. The Welcome to Sajjanpur director celebrated his 90th birthday on December 14 with his friends and family.
Shyam Benegal was suffering from chronic kidney disease
Actresses Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Naseeruddin Shah, Divya Dutta, Shabana Azmi, Rajit Kapoor, Atul Tiwari, filmmaker-actor and Shashi Kapoor’s son Kunal Kapoor and others were part of the grand event. Benegal was awarded the Padma Shri in 1976 and the Padma Bhushan in 1991 by the Government of India. His successful films include Manthan, Zubaida and Sardari Begum. Shyam Benegal was suffering from serious kidney disease.
chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which the kidneys become damaged and do not function properly. In this type of disease, the kidneys are not able to filter the blood properly. This is a common condition that can affect anyone. But it is more common in people of black or South Asian origin. CKD may be caused by a gradual decline in kidney function over time or by abnormal kidney structure.
The most common causes of CKD are diabetes and high blood pressure. Other risk factors include a family history of heart disease and kidney failure. There is no cure for CKD. But treatment can help reduce symptoms and prevent the disease from getting worse. Controlling high BP, controlling blood sugar, reducing cholesterol, making changes in lifestyle. Like taking a healthy diet, being active and drinking alcohol in limited quantity.
CKD symptoms of
Changes in urination, such as frequent urination or urine that is darker or lighter than normal
swelling of the legs, ankles, feet, face, and/or hands
Tiredness
itchy skin
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Change in taste in mouth or ammonia-like odor in breath
nausea and vomiting
breathlessness
feeling cold
dizziness and trouble concentrating
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