The following features are indicative of Glycosuria:
excessive urination (polyuria)
excessive thirst (polydipsia)
starvation
dehydration
ketosis
It is possible that Glycosuria shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Glycosuria
The following are the most common causes of Glycosuria:
abnormal renal transport syndrome
elevated blood glucose level
untreated diabetes mellitus
Fanconi syndrome
genetic mutations of the gene GLYS1
Risk Factors for Glycosuria
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Glycosuria:
untreated diabetes mellitus
Prevention of Glycosuria
No, it is not possible to prevent Glycosuria.
genetic mutations of the gene GLYS1
Occurrence of Glycosuria
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Glycosuria cases seen each year worldwide:
Extremely rare less than 1000 cases
Common Age Group
Glycosuria most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 15-60 years
Common Gender
Glycosuria can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Glycosuria
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Glycosuria:
Urine glucose test: To confirm the presence of glucose in the urine
Doctor for Diagnosis of Glycosuria
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Glycosuria:
Endocrinologist
Complications of Glycosuria if untreated
Yes, Glycosuria causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Glycosuria is left untreated:
heart disease
stroke
kidney disease
eye problems
dental disease
nerve damage
foot problems
Self-care for Glycosuria
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Glycosuria:
Encourage child to remain physically active: Lowers the risk of diabetes complications
Eat healthy foods: Helps in preventing type 2 diabetes in children
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Glycosuria
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Glycosuria:
Regular exercise: Improve the body's response to insulin and lowers excess body fat
Genetic counseling: To give information regarding genetic disorders
Patient Support for Treatment of Glycosuria
The following actions may help Glycosuria patients:
Join support group: Share frustrations and triumphs with people who understand them
Time for Treatment of Glycosuria
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Glycosuria to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced