Diabetic nephropathy physical examination

The majority of patients with diabetic nephropathy are asymptomatic. However, patients may present with other signs of diabetes mellitus or chronic renal failure.

• The majority of patients with diabetic nephropathy are asymptomatic. However, patients may present with other signs of diabetes mellitus or chronic renal failure.
• The most common signs to look for in patients with diabetic nephropathy are those related to hypertension and volume overload. Examples include:

• • Peripheral edema,
  • Periorbital edema and
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Retinopathy is a strong indicator that kidney involvement.^[1][2][1]
    

For full physical examination findings of chronic renal failure, click here.
For full physical examination findings of diabetes mellitus, click here.

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