Top 5 Complications of Hypertensive Nephropathy

1.Anemia

Serious kidney damages make kidney unable in producing hemopoietin which is the essential substance for the generation of erythrocyte. Anemia is diagnosed when erythrocyte count is lower than the reference value.

2.Edema

Edema usually occurs as the first complication of Hypertensive Nephropathy. In serious cases, aside from a swollen body, patients may also experience hydrothorax and ascites which may bring patients hard breath, umbilical hernia and inguinal hernia.

3.Heart Failure

Heart failure usually occurs when Hypertensive Nephropathy progressive to kidney failure and it always occurs under the together action of high blood pressure, toxins in blood, renal anemia, acidosis and electrolyte disturbance.

4.Gastrointestinal Discomforts

Gastrointestinal discomfort is not the typical complication of Hypertensive Nephropathy and it may occur among people with any kind of kidney problem. Gastrointestinal discomforts include nausea, vomit, poor appetite and so on.

5.Cerebrovascular Accident

Cerebrovascular accident is one of the fatal complications of Hypertensive Nephropathy. With characteristics of rapid deterioration and high fatality rate, cerebrovascular disease can be the final case of patients′ death, so people with advanced Hypertensive Nephropathy should prevent it actively.

Hypertension Nephropathy is a the result of long-term high blood pressure and usually causes these complications when it develops to late stage, so early diagnosis and treatment is very essential for patients to prevent the above complications.