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Diabetic Nephropathy

Progressive kidney disorder caused by vascular damage to the glomerular capillaries, in patients with diabetes mellitus. It is usually manifested with nephritic syndrome and glomerulosclerosis

Symptoms of Diabetic Nephropathy

The following features are indicative of Diabetic Nephropathy:
  • severe tiredness
  • headache
  • general feeling of illness
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • frequent voiding
  • lack of appetite
  • itchy skin
  • leg swelling
It is possible that Diabetic Nephropathy shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Diabetic Nephropathy

The following are the most common causes of Diabetic Nephropathy:
  • high blood sugar
  • advanced glycation end product formation
  • cytokines

Risk Factors for Diabetic Nephropathy

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Diabetic Nephropathy:
  • type 1 or 2 diabetes
  • high blood sugar
  • high blood pressure
  • being a smoker and having diabetes
  • high blood cholesterol and having diabetes
  • family history of diabetes and kidney disease

Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy

No, it is not possible to prevent Diabetic Nephropathy.
  • family history

Occurrence of Diabetic Nephropathy

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Diabetic Nephropathy cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Common between 1 - 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Diabetic Nephropathy most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged between 20-50 years

Common Gender

Diabetic Nephropathy can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Diabetic Nephropathy

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Diabetic Nephropathy:
  • Blood tests: To monitor the condition of the kidneys
  • Urine tests: To measure the level of protein in the urine
  • Imaging tests: To assess the structure and size of the kidneys and also to detect the blood circulation in the kidneys
  • Renal function testing: To assess the filtering capacity of kidneys
  • Kidney biopsy: To examine kidney tissue for diseases

Doctor for Diagnosis of Diabetic Nephropathy

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Diabetic Nephropathy:
  • Nephrologist

Complications of Diabetic Nephropathy if untreated

Yes, Diabetic Nephropathy causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Diabetic Nephropathy is left untreated:
  • fluid retention
  • hyperkalemia
  • cardiovascular disease
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • anemia
  • foot sores
  • erectile dysfunction
  • diarrhea
  • end-stage kidney disease

Procedures for Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy

The following procedures are used to treat Diabetic Nephropathy:
  • Kidney dialysis: Remove waste products and extra fluid from your blood

Medicines for Diabetic Nephropathy

Below is the list of medicines used for Diabetic Nephropathy:

Self-care for Diabetic Nephropathy

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Diabetic Nephropathy:
  • Control blood pressure levels: Reduces the chances of diabetic kidney problems
  • Maintain healthy lifestyle habits: Make physical activity part of the routine
  • Stop smoking: Avoid smoking, prevents kidney damage

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Diabetic Nephropathy:
  • Aerobic physical activity: Improves glycemic control and cardiovascular risk

Patient Support for Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy

The following actions may help Diabetic Nephropathy patients:
  • Connect with other people with similar disease: Helps in coping with disease
  • Talk with someone you trust: Relieves stress

Time for Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Diabetic Nephropathy to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Diabetic Nephropathy.

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