Diabetic nephropathy (Diabetic Kidney Disease): A serious complication of diabetes

This in itself is bad; what’s worse is that it increases blood pressure too. High blood pressure, in turn, further increases pressure on the kidneys’ filtering system. If left unchecked, this will surely result in kidney failure. This is a life-threatening condition and dialysis or kidney transplant are the only treatment choices.Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms


Like diabetes itself, kidney disease caused by diabetes—or diabetic nephropathy, to give it its clinical name—is almost asymptomatic. As damage progresses, however, the following signs can be experienced:

  • Erratic or hard-to-regulate BP

  • Water retention (and swelling) in feet, hands, and around the eyes

  • Increased frequency of urination

  • Fatigue and lethargy

  • Disorientation or difficulty in concentrating

  • Shortness of breath

  • Appetite loss

  • Nausea, puking

  • Itching


Complications resulting from diabetic nephropathy


Over time, sufferers may experience a variety of problems from fluid retention to erectile dysfunction. If any of the below diabetic nephropathy symptoms are seen, it is critical to get immediate medical attention in order to avoid irreversible kidney damage.

What are the main risk factors of kidney disease?


Diabetes itself brings a number of risks that can increase your chances of suffering from diabetic nephropathy, these include:

  • Sustained high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)

  • High BP

  • Smoking

  • High cholesterol

  • Obesity

  • Genetic factors


 

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