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What is the icd9 code for diabetic nephropathy?
250.40
What is diabetic nephropathy?
Diabetic nephropathy is the damage caused to the kidneys (the renal system) due to persistent high levels of glucose in the blood as happens in Diabetes.
Diabetic nephropathy usually has symptoms early on?
False
Does the term nephropathy mean any disease of the kidney?
Yes, nephropathy means any disease of the kidney.
Do ace inhibitors cause hypokalemia?
It could. If its a diabetic patient who has raised serum postassium due to diabetic nephropathy then ace inhibitor can improve his diabetic nephropathy leading to hypokalemia.... BUT it DOESNT cause hypokalemia directly... instead it leads to hyperkalemia...
Is ketoacidosis diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy may be complications of iddm?
FALSE
What are nephritis and nephrosis?
Nephritis is inflammation of the kidneys or the interstitial tissues surrounding tubules. Nephrosis is a type of nephropathy that does not involve inflammation but is a degenerative disease of the renal tubules.
What medication can be used to treat high blood pressure in someone who has diabetic nephropathy?
Typically ACE inhibitors are used.
What is a general word for any disease process involving the kidney?
Nephropathy
Can someone have diabetic nephropathy without having diabeties?
Yes, It is not frequent but multiple case reports. G. Vergara, M.D.
What is the definition of the term 'nephropathy'?
Nephropathy is a medical term. It basically means a condition where there has occurred damage to one or both kidneys. It could also refer to disease of the kidneys.
What has the author Ann L Albright written?
Ann L. Albright has written: 'The effect of aerobic training on the evolution of diabetic nephropathy in an animal model of Type I diabetes' -- subject(s): Aerobic exercises, Diabetic nephropathies, Exercise, Physiological aspects, Physiological aspects of Aerobic exercises, Rats
