Questions: Which clinical manifestation is the first sign of diabetic nephropathy? Esophageal disturbances Microalbuminuria Gastroparesis Glucosuria

Which clinical manifestation is the first sign of diabetic nephropathy? Esophageal disturbances Microalbuminuria Gastroparesis Glucosuria
Transcript text: Which clinical manifestation is the first sign of diabetic nephropathy? Esophageal disturbances Microalbuminuria Gastroparesis Glucosuria
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The answer is the second one: Microalbuminuria.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Esophageal disturbances: This is not typically associated with diabetic nephropathy. Esophageal disturbances are more related to gastrointestinal issues or conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

  2. Microalbuminuria: This is the correct answer. Microalbuminuria is the earliest clinical manifestation of diabetic nephropathy. It indicates the presence of a small amount of albumin in the urine, which is an early sign of kidney damage in diabetes.

  3. Gastroparesis: This condition involves delayed gastric emptying and is a complication of diabetes, but it is not related to nephropathy. It affects the stomach rather than the kidneys.

  4. Glucosuria: This refers to the presence of glucose in the urine, which is a common sign of uncontrolled diabetes but not specifically an early sign of diabetic nephropathy.

  5. IDON'T KNOWYET: This is not a valid clinical manifestation and does not pertain to the question.

In summary, microalbuminuria is the first clinical sign of diabetic nephropathy, indicating early kidney damage in individuals with diabetes.

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