What is Nephrosclerosis?

Description of the disease

Nephrosclerosis is a chronic kidney disease characterized by the gradual replacement of healthy kidney tissue with connective tissue. This leads to impaired kidney function and the development of chronic kidney failure.

Classification

• Atrophic nephrosclerosis
• Glomerular nephrosclerosis
• Hypertensive nephrosclerosis

Symptoms

Symptoms of nephrosclerosis may include high blood pressure, edema, lower back pain, urinary disturbances, fatigue, weakness.

Causes

The main causes of nephrosclerosis are chronic kidney diseases, arterial hypertension, diabetes, inflammatory processes in the kidneys.

Diagnostics

To diagnose nephrosclerosis, general clinical blood and urine tests, ultrasound examination of the kidneys, and kidney tissue biopsy are performed.

Treatment

The treatment of nephrosclerosis is aimed at slowing the progression of the disease, controlling blood pressure, and maintaining kidney function. In some cases, dialysis or kidney transplantation may be required.

Prevention

Prevention of nephrosclerosis includes controlling blood pressure, treating chronic kidney diseases, and taking care of kidney health.

Doctor

Nephrosclerosis is treated by a nephrologist.