IMPACT OF DIABETES ON KIDNEYS


The main job of kidneys is to remove the waste from the blood and clean it properly to return that pure blood to the body. The failure of the kidney means they are no longer capable of removing the wastes or toxins from the blood or incapable of cleaning the blood.

 One of the major causes of kidney failure is diabetes. Diabetes has a major effect on the kidneys. Millions of nephrons (tiny filters) make the kidney. Diabetic people develop high blood pressure, and this can damage blood vessels inside the kidneys and nephrons as well. Because of this, they do not work as they way they should. It has been noticed that around 20-30 percent of people develop diseases related to the kidneys but not all of them lead to kidney failure.

 WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY FAILURE?

 Kidney diseases usually are noticed during a checkup by the doctor. It has been observed in many cases, the chances of type 2 diabetes in a person are more without being aware of it, which means the reason for slow damage of their kidneys is unchecked high blood sugar levels. Initially, the only symptom is a high level of proteins in the urine. Sometimes, it may take years for the symptoms to appear before the kidneys get damaged. Some of the symptoms are:

 - Headache

- Vomiting

- Fatigue

- Nausea

- Fluid retention

 TREATMENT OPTIONS

 There is exactly no treatment or cure for diabetic nephropathy. Treatment gets more difficult as the kidneys progress toward failure. Medical options include:

 MEDICATIONS

 Medications that can reduce high blood pressure, include angiotensin-receptor blockers & angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors to curb kidney damage.

 ARTIFICIAL KIDNEY TREATMENT OR DIALYSIS

 The last stage of kidney failure is the failure of the functioning of the kidneys. In dialysis, the cleaning of patients' blood is done by a special machine called hemodialysis that helps to remove waste while preserving the salts and water. Patients need to undergo dialysis several times a week for their remaining life.

 PREVENTION

Prevention is the best form of treatment. One must have good control of blood pressure and blood glucose level.

KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

This is the last option when all the other options are inapplicable. In this, the patient’s kidney is replaced by a healthy donor’s kidney.

 If you are looking for the best hospital for the diagnosis and treatment of kidney-related problems, then Sohana Hospital in Mohali is the best. With modern technology and advanced equipment, they treat your condition to the core.

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