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:
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.
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