Patient's question:
During the last health check-up at our company's alliance, my urine test again showed abnormal protein excretion. The doctor said it's likely a precursor to hypertensive nephropathy. How many stages does hypertensive nephropathy have?Doctor's answer:
Generally, hypertensive nephropathy is typically divided into four stages. In the first stage, only a small amount of protein has started to reappear in the urine, while other organs and functions are still normal. By the second stage, the protein test in the urine examination will be positive. In the third stage, kidney function becomes impaired. In the fourth stage, it can be classified as uremia. In daily life, we should pay more attention to our diet and lifestyle, which should help improve the condition.