When it comes to diabetes, no one is unfamiliar. But as to its associated symptoms, you may feel strange. Why do kidneys enlarge with diabetes? Read on to learn more information.
We all know that kidney is an filtration organ, which can discharge the excessive substances from body. When you have high blood sugar level, your kidneys have to work hard to remove it. In short-term, you may feel nothing, but in the long run, a series of problems will occur, one of which is increased kidney size. The kidneys will increase to satisfy the need of body to excrete sugar out. Once you find that your kidneys enlarge, you may have develop Diabetic Nephropathy, one of the most common complications of diabetes.
Diabetic Nephropathy is classified into five stages.
Stage 1: renal function are changed in this stage. The kidney increases in size and it is accompanied by high filtration and priming rate.
Stage 2: The structure of kidney is changed for worse and you may pass protein in urine after intense physical activity.
Stage 3: it usually comes after you have suffered from diabetes for 5 to 15 years. And you may have advanced condition of proteinuria at this stage and your renal function begin to decline.
Stage 4: it is known as clinical Diabetic Nephropathy whose characteristic is massive proteinuria, over 3.5g per day, along with edema and high blood pressure.
Stage 5: it is called uremia and your condition is critical. To sustain life, you may have to undergo dialysis and kidney transplant.
Now you may be just in stage 1 Diabetic Nephropathy. With timely treatment, it is possible for you to solve your kidney problems. Because your kidney problem is caused by diabetes, you should start from lowering and stabilizing your blood sugar level. Generally speaking, medication, exercises and diet can help you reach the goal. As to the kidney problem, you can try Toxin-Removing Treatment. It can cleanse the blood, improve blood circulation and provide essential elements for kidney self-healing and other medication application.
Why do kidneys enlarge with diabetes? Now you get the answer. If you still have any other questions on Diabetic Nephropathy, please leave a message below or contact online doctor.
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