Diabetic Nephropathy (Diabetic Kidney Disease) is caused due to longstanding
Diabetes, and is a primary cause for dialysis in many western countries.
Therefore, an early detection is very important, which can help patients adopt
prompt and effective treatment. The following are symptoms of Diabetic
Nephropathy, and we hope it maybe helpful for you.
Throughout its early course, Diabetic Nephropathy has no symptoms. With the
progression of the disease, symptoms as follows may occur.
1. Protein in urine
The glomeruli have tiny pores that usually keep proteins from slipping
through the urine. In Diabetic Nephropathy, the charges of glomerular filtration
membrane is damaged. Initially, small amount of protein is found in the urine
(microalbuminuria). As the renal function declines, the amount of albumin
increases and microalbuminuria becomes over protein uria. Over time, the blood
urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels also increase.
2. Edema or swelling
In the early stage, patients with Diabetic Nephropathy do not have edema (swelling). It usually starts in the feet and legs and may involve the entire body as the kidney function declines.
3. High blood pressure (hypertension)
High blood pressure can be commonly seen in people with Diabetic Nephropathy.
Blood pressure rises as kidney damage progresses. Furthermore, high blood
pressure will accelerate the deterioration of the illness condition.
4. Anemia
The kidneys can produce an important substance known as erythropoietin, which
helps in the formation of haemoglobin. As kidneys are impaired, they fail to
secrete erythropoietin. Consequently, the amount of haemoglobin falls, thus
leading to presence of anemia.
5. Calf cramp
When the renal function declines, the of metabolicdisturbance of calcium and
phosphorus will occur. Calcium reabsorption disorder appears which may lead to
decreased blood calcium, osteoporosis and fracture. The calcium deficiency
caused by kidney disease cannot be supplemented effectively. When calf cramp
appears, you need to test renal function.
Symptoms of Diabetic Nephropathy may vary from case to case. Once you are
diagnosed with Diabetic Nephropathy, prompt and effective treatment can help you
prevent further deterioration. After many years’ research and experiment, our
hospital create an holistic treatment-immunotherapy. It combines Chinese
medicine with western medicine to form an effective treatment system for
Diabetic Nephropathy.