Why does kidney atrophy occur?
Disease description:
I've been feeling mentally unwell lately, accompanied by general weakness and some nausea and vomiting. After going to the hospital for a checkup, I was diagnosed with renal atrophy. So, what causes renal atrophy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xinju
There are various causes of kidney atrophy, which may result from congenital underdevelopment of the kidneys. It can also be caused by chronic conditions such as pyelonephritis, secondary kidney diseases, or renal artery stenosis, leading to a reduction in the size or number of normal kidney cells and tissues. This results in decreased kidney volume and may be accompanied by impaired kidney function.
