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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?
Dr. Venugopal S. Govindappa
Nephrology
Dr. Venugopal S. Govindappa
Nephrology
121 E Cedar St, 
Florence, SC 
 0.5 mi
Accepting New Patients
Languages Spoken English, Hindi, Kannada

Venugopal Govindappa is a Nephrologist in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Govindappa and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Govindappa is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon
Nephrology
Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon
Nephrology

Pee Dee Nephrology Llp

1100 E Cheves St, 
Florence, SC 
 0.6 mi
Accepting New Patients
Languages Spoken English, Thai

Pongstorn Pitiranggon is a Nephrologist in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Pitiranggon has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pitiranggon is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. John C. Pittard
Nephrology
Dr. John C. Pittard
Nephrology

Pee Dee Nephrology Llp

1100 E Cheves St, 
Florence, SC 
 0.6 mi
Accepting New Patients
Languages Spoken English

John Pittard is a Nephrologist in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Pittard and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pittard is currently accepting new patients.

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