Hypertensive nephropathy
Hypertensive Nephropathy
Hypertensive nephropathy (/haɪˌpɜːrtɛnˈsɪv nɪˈfrɒpəθi/), also known as hypertensive kidney disease, is a medical condition referring to damage to the kidney due to chronic high blood pressure.
Etymology
The term "Hypertensive nephropathy" is derived from three words: "Hyper" meaning high, "tensive" from tension or pressure, "nephro" from the Ancient Greek word for kidney, and "pathy" meaning disease.
Signs and Symptoms
Patients with hypertensive nephropathy often present with hypertension, proteinuria (excess protein in urine), and progressive kidney function decline. Other symptoms may include edema (swelling), hematuria (blood in urine), and uremia (high levels of waste products in the blood).
Causes
Hypertensive nephropathy is primarily caused by long-term, uncontrolled high blood pressure. Other risk factors include diabetes, obesity, and smoking.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of hypertensive nephropathy often involves blood tests, urine tests, and imaging tests such as ultrasound of the kidneys. In some cases, a kidney biopsy may be performed.
Treatment
Treatment for hypertensive nephropathy primarily involves controlling the blood pressure through antihypertensive drugs. Other treatments may include dietary changes, exercise, and in severe cases, dialysis or kidney transplant.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hypertensive nephropathy
- Wikipedia's article - Hypertensive nephropathy
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