Kimmelstiel-Wilson Disease
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When a person with long-standing diabetes has kidney involvement, professionals may refer to Kimmelstiel-Wilson disease, a form of kidney damage (glomerulosclerosis) linked to diabetes that impairs the filtering capacity.
Why control matters: It is related to the damage that high glucose levels can cause over the years in the small vessels of the kidney.
How it may manifest: It is sometimes detected by the presence of protein in the urine or by changes in laboratory tests, before producing obvious symptoms.
Which specialists treat it? The nephrologist evaluates kidney function and the diabetologist or internist manages the diabetes, with support from the clinical laboratory scientist for the tests and from nursing staff for follow-up. If you live with diabetes, keeping up periodic check-ups with these professionals helps to protect kidney health.
Data on 31 doctors who treat kimmelstiel-wilson disease
Which specialist treats kimmelstiel-wilson disease?
Kimmelstiel-Wilson disease (diabetic nephropathy) should be evaluated by a Nephrologist, who follows up on kidney damage related to diabetes. A Gastroenterologist may be involved if there are related digestive complications. You can book an appointment with the specialist your case requires.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in kimmelstiel-wilson disease
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Octavio Rene García Flores
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Frequently asked questions
What is kimmelstiel-wilson disease?
When a person with long-standing diabetes has kidney involvement, professionals may refer to Kimmelstiel-Wilson disease, a form of kidney damage (glomerulosclerosis) linked to diabetes that impairs the filtering capacity.
Which doctor treats kimmelstiel-wilson disease?
Kimmelstiel-Wilson disease (diabetic nephropathy) should be evaluated by a Nephrologist, who follows up on kidney damage related to diabetes. A Gastroenterologist may be involved if there are related digestive complications. You can book an appointment with the specialist your case requires.