Renal Glycosuria

Definition

Definition of Renal Glycosuria
Renal glycosuria, also known as renal glucosuria, is a rare condition in which the simple sugar glucose is excreted in the urine despite normal or low blood glucose levels. With normal kidney (renal) function, glucose is excreted in the urine only when there are abnormally elevated levels of glucose in the blood. However, in those with renal glycosuria, glucose is abnormally elevated in the urine due to improper functioning of the renal tubules, which are primary components of nephrons, the filtering units of the kidneys.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Renal Glycosuria
In most cases, renal glycosuria is asymptomatic and has no serious effects.

Causes

Causes of Renal Glycosuria
Renal glycosuria results from the improper functioning of the renal tubules, which are which are the primary components of nephrons, the filtering units of the kidneys. Renal glycosuria is believed to be a congenital defect with an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Renal Glycosuria
A doctor normally can diagnose renal glycosuria when a routine urine test (Urinalysis) detects glucose in the urine, while a blood test indicates that the blood glucose level is normal.

Treatment

Treatment of Renal Glycosuria
Benign renal glucosuria is a self-limiting process and requires no special medical care. If other associated findings suggest tubular disorders, then other interventions are required.

Prognosis

Prognosis of Renal Glycosuria
Consult with your doctor.

Prevention

Prevention of Renal Glycosuria
Consult with your doctor.