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Cost for treatment

Diagnosis and conservative treatment of nephrosclerosis
5655.35
Treatment of nephrosclerosis with laparoscopic nephrectomy
5875.63
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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University Hospital Essen

University Hospital Essen

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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About the disease

Nephrosclerosis is a condition whereby the kidneys are damaged by chronic hypertension (suffering from high blood pressure for a long period of time). This causes the walls of the renal artery to become hardened and congested. People with diabetes are more prone to high blood pressure, and are therefore also more prone to kidney problems. If not treated in time, nephrosclerosis can lead to renal failure, which can be fatal.

According to Britannica.com, there are two types of nephrosclerosis: benign and malignant. At first the smaller blood vessels are affected, followed by the larger ones, and so on. Over time, the whole wall of the renal artery can thicken, causing the supply of blood to the kidney to become blocked. This is when symptoms usually start to appear.

In benign nephrosclerosis, the hardening of the artery walls takes a very long time: the process can last for decades before manifesting itself. If the blockage is complete, which is rare, there is a high risk of renal failure. In malignant nephrosclerosis, the artery walls also harden and thicken, but at a much quicker pace. In some cases the process of deterioration can take mere days and results in a medical emergency, requiring immediate hospitalization.

Symptoms

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss
  • Lack of appetite
  • Drowsiness
  • Confusion
  • Foul taste in the mouth
  • Blood in the urine, in severe cases
  • Painful urination, in some cases
  • Changes in the retina

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will ask the patient how long they have suffered from high blood pressure and what caused it.
  • The doctor will also ask about the symptoms listed above, to determine whether high blood pressure could be having a detrimental effect on the kidneys.
  • Changes in the retina can indicate kidneys problems in people with high blood pressure, so the doctor might also examine the patient’s eyes.
  • A blood test and urinalysis are helpful in determining the extent of damage to the kidneys. A urinalysis can also rule out a kidney infection.
  • Imaging tests, such as an ultrasound, can display the damage to the kidney and also determine the stage of nephrosclerosis.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment, such as the prescription of blood pressure medications, can normalize the patient’s blood pressure and prevent the hardening of the artery walls.
  • A laparoscopic nephrectomy is a surgical procedure whereby a damaged kidney is removed if it cannot be repaired. This surgery is required if there is a very high risk of renal failure or if it has already happened.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko