Post by masders on Feb 15, 2024 7:31:17 GMT -2
One of the many complications of diabetes is diabetic nephropathy, a disease that attacks the kidneys, develops very slowly and lasts for years. This disease is one of the main causes of kidney dysfunction. The percentage of people affected by this disease is very large. Out of three patients suffering from diabetes, one of them is also affected by kidney damage. Dr. Ljupço Stojkovski, nephrologist, explains that patients who suffer from nephropathy usually feel the following consequences: swelling of the legs, which can spread throughout the body, high blood pressure, weakness, vomiting, headaches, pain back. What is kidney disease? The kidneys are the organs responsible for the regulation of fluids and salts in the body, they also participate in the regulation of blood pressure.
Their function is to process the blood and free it from the large number of toxins produced by the body, but also to regulate the balance of fluids and minerals in the body. In addition to Moldova Email List this vital function, the kidneys play an important role in the regulation of blood pressure, in the correction of acidity in the body, in the metabolism and secretion of certain hormones (erythropoietin, calcitonin, renin) and in the regulation of body temperature. Kidney diseases are hidden, they start "quietly" without any concern, they damage the function of the kidneys and in their last stage this disease shows its true "face", damaging the kidneys forever and irreversibly. Usually, in the beginning, it manifests itself with high blood pressure, swelling in the body, frequent urination and feeling thirsty. In later stages, kidney diseases are manifested by fatigue, loss of appetite, skin discoloration, itching and swelling in the body.
As kidney disease progresses, the kidneys lose more and more of their effectiveness. Why are people with diabetes more vulnerable to this disease? Kidney disease is caused by damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys, which in an advanced stage cause complete damage to kidney function. Blood sugar control can reduce the risk of kidney disease, but also of other complications that can be caused by diabetes. Risk factors are: lack of blood glucose control, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Precisely for these reasons, in addition to regular blood sugar checks, regular blood pressure checks are also necessary. Symptoms The symptoms of diabetic nephropathy are more pronounced when the kidneys are excessively damaged. Consult your doctor if you have: urinary retention, which is manifested by swelling in the legs and hands, loss of appetite, insomnia, confusion or loss of concentration.
Their function is to process the blood and free it from the large number of toxins produced by the body, but also to regulate the balance of fluids and minerals in the body. In addition to Moldova Email List this vital function, the kidneys play an important role in the regulation of blood pressure, in the correction of acidity in the body, in the metabolism and secretion of certain hormones (erythropoietin, calcitonin, renin) and in the regulation of body temperature. Kidney diseases are hidden, they start "quietly" without any concern, they damage the function of the kidneys and in their last stage this disease shows its true "face", damaging the kidneys forever and irreversibly. Usually, in the beginning, it manifests itself with high blood pressure, swelling in the body, frequent urination and feeling thirsty. In later stages, kidney diseases are manifested by fatigue, loss of appetite, skin discoloration, itching and swelling in the body.
As kidney disease progresses, the kidneys lose more and more of their effectiveness. Why are people with diabetes more vulnerable to this disease? Kidney disease is caused by damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys, which in an advanced stage cause complete damage to kidney function. Blood sugar control can reduce the risk of kidney disease, but also of other complications that can be caused by diabetes. Risk factors are: lack of blood glucose control, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Precisely for these reasons, in addition to regular blood sugar checks, regular blood pressure checks are also necessary. Symptoms The symptoms of diabetic nephropathy are more pronounced when the kidneys are excessively damaged. Consult your doctor if you have: urinary retention, which is manifested by swelling in the legs and hands, loss of appetite, insomnia, confusion or loss of concentration.