Dr. Garima Aggarwal

13/01/2026

06/01/2026

Can your kidneys recover?
Yes, sometimes. And timing makes all the difference.

Not all kidney damage is permanent.
Sudden kidney injury due to dehydration, infection, medicines, or blockage can often recover completely if detected and treated early.

But long-standing damage from diabetes, high blood pressure, or chronic kidney disease cannot be reversed. In advanced stages, dialysis or kidney transplant may become necessary.

The key lesson?
👉 Early diagnosis saves kidneys.
👉 Ignoring symptoms or delaying treatment can turn a reversible problem into lifelong disease.

Get your kidney function checked.
Avoid unnecessary painkillers and supplements.
Don’t self-medicate.
Your kidneys may be silent, but they deserve attention.

My views 👇🏽

The kidneys are remarkably resilient organs, working silently every minute to filter waste, regulate fluids, control blood pressure, and maintain electrolyte balance.

02/01/2026

I started the New Year a little differently

There’s a popular belief that what you do on 1st January is what you’ll end up doing the rest of the year.
Maybe that’s why hospitals were unusually quiet yesterday — no one wants to be sick on the first day of the year.

So I did something unconventional.

I started my year with preventive health.

I finally got my long-overdue gynaecology check-up, including a Pap smear and HPV test, and I also received my HPV vaccine.
And here’s my honest confession — even as a healthcare professional, I wasn’t sure if I was still eligible for the HPV vaccine until my gynaecologist .namitakapoorsahgal patiently explained otherwise.

It was a powerful reminder that women often put their own health last — even doctors do.

To every woman reading this:
🌸 Prioritise yourself
🌸 Get your screenings done
🌸 Ask about the HPV vaccine
🌸 Prevention is powerful

And to my kidney patients — please take all vaccines recommended by your nephrologist.
Vaccines save lives, prevent hospitalisations, and improve quality of life by reducing morbidity.

💉 What better way to start the year than investing in your health?

Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2026!
— Dr Garima Aggarwal
Consultant Nephrologist and transplant specialist
Manipal Hospitals, Varthur and Whitefield

21/12/2025

Just back from the national nephrology conference—and what a fulfilling few days it’s been.
Great academic discussions, inspiring mentors, old friends, and the charm of Lucknow made it truly special.

I really enjoyed the transplant immunology workshops and chairing a session on the evolving landscape of transplant monitoring. It’s exciting to see how we’re steadily moving towards precision immunosuppression, better prediction of rejection, and more refined drug monitoring—ultimately all aimed at doing better for our patients.

Conferences like these remind me why continuous learning and adapting best practices matter so much.
And yes… a samosa or two definitely helps the learning process 😄

01/12/2025

💪🏽🩺 Protein supplements har kisi ke liye safe nahi hote.
In this Hindi chat, I explain the potential kidney risks and how to take protein safely.

⏱ Start watching from 0:54 sec👇🏽
🔗 https://youtu.be/bn0eMZkc8cI?t=54

01/12/2025

https://youtu.be/bn0eMZkc8cI?si=SJ4zCQMOXfeUPg6t 💪🏽🩺 Protein supplements har kisi ke liye safe nahi hote.
In this Hindi chat, I explain the potential kidney risks and how to take protein safely.

⏱ Start watching from 0:54 sec

01/12/2025

https://youtu.be/bn0eMZkc8cI?t=54 💪🏽🩺 Protein supplements har kisi ke liye safe nahi hote.
In this Hindi chat, I explain the potential kidney risks and how to take protein safely.

⏱ Start watching from 0:54 sec

23/11/2025

💊 YES! Statins work — and they save lives.
But in India, misinformation still keeps so many patients from taking them or taking them correctly.

Every day in clinic I see the impact of untreated high cholesterol — heart attacks in the young, strokes, kidney injury… all preventable.
Reducing atherosclerosis doesn’t just protect the heart ❤️ — it protects the kidneys too.

I’m so glad mainstream media is highlighting this. We need more science, less fear… more facts, fewer forwards.

If your doctor has prescribed a statin, it’s because it saves you from emergencies you never see coming.
Trust evidence. Trust your doctor. Protect your heart. Protect your kidneys. 🤍

19/11/2025

Feeling honoured to be appointed as Lead Consultant for the Department of Nephrology & Renal Transplantation at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore.

Grateful for the trust placed in me and proud to be among many inspiring colleagues chosen to lead their respective specialties.

I look forward to strengthening our department, implementing standardised protocols, fostering teamwork, and continuing to improve the quality of care.

Excited for this new chapter and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the continued growth of our department and the care of every patient who walks through our doors.

02/11/2025

☕🩺 Had a great conversation (in Hindi) about what foods can silently harm your kidneys!
Simple kitchen habits and diet choices can make all the difference.

🎬 My segment starts at 3:46 mins — click below to watch 👇🏽



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22/09/2025

Had an enriching time at PMC MEDICON 2025 in New Delhi — a true academic extravaganza with some of India’s top experts. ✨

Proud to chair the Dr MM Healthcare Oration (in my grandfather’s name) delivered by the ever-inspirational Dr Vijay Aggarwal 🙏 and to be part of a powerful panel on organ transplantation with stalwarts like Dr Neeru Aggarwal and Dr OP Kalra.

Couldn’t be prouder of how far this conference has come under the leadership of Dr Vinay Aggarwal — always an event to look forward to! 🌟