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What is the definition of Nephrosclerosis?
Nephrosclerosis is a progressive condition in which a hardening of the kidney and damage to the renal arteries, veins, arterioles, glomeruli, renal tubules, and interstitial tissues occurs due to fibrous connective tissue (fibrosis) caused by kidney and vascular diseases or chronic high blood pressure (hypertension). Nephrosclerosis leads to the development of chronic kidney disease, eventually progressing to end-stage renal disease in some patients. Nephrosclerosis occurs more often in black individuals of African descent.
What are the symptoms of Nephrosclerosis?
Symptoms of nephrosclerosis may include loss of appetite; nausea; vomiting; itching; confusion; excessive sleepiness; unexplained weight loss; and damage to the blood vessels of the eyes, skin, central nervous system (CNS), and peripheral nerves.
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What are the current treatments for Nephrosclerosis?
Treatment for nephrosclerosis is focused on strict blood pressure control and support of kidney function and may include medications such as diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, renin inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, direct-acting vasodilators, and alpha 2-adrenergic agonists, among others.
Who are the top Nephrosclerosis Local Doctors?
Experienced in Nephrosclerosis
Dr. Andrew J. Kopperud
Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
Experienced in Nephrosclerosis
Dr. Andrew J. Kopperud
Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

Sanford Health Network

920 Bell Ave, 
Westbrook, MN 
 (0.3 mi)
507-274-6121
Languages Spoken:
English
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Andrew Kopperud is a Pediatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Westbrook, Minnesota. Dr. Kopperud and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Kopperud is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Nephrosclerosis
Dr. Julie T. Linatoc
Nephrology
Distinguished in Nephrosclerosis
Dr. Julie T. Linatoc
Nephrology

Avera Mckennan

916 4th Ave Sw, 
Pipestone, MN 
 (44.2 mi)
507-825-6623
Languages Spoken:
English, Filipino
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Julie Linatoc is a Nephrologist in Pipestone, Minnesota. Dr. Linatoc and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Linatoc is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Nephrosclerosis
Dr. Annette C. Schmit-Cline
Family Medicine
Experienced in Nephrosclerosis
Dr. Annette C. Schmit-Cline
Family Medicine
804 N 16th St, 
Montevideo, MN 
 (64.3 mi)
844-670-2273
Languages Spoken:
English
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Annette Schmit-Cline is a Family Medicine provider in Montevideo, Minnesota. Dr. Schmit-Cline and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Fainting, and Sciatica. Dr. Schmit-Cline is currently accepting new patients.

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