Unveiling Renal Glycosuria: A Case Study Integrating Conventional and Unani Medicine Approaches

Abstract

A male patient of 60 years of age presented with chief complaints of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at the OPD of Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College Hospital, without any past-history of diabetes, TB, or other systemic illnesses. The patient underwent clinical examination and routine investigations, including urine analysis and blood tests. Urine analysis revealed unexpected glycosuria (glucose positive) despite normal blood glucose levels (80mg/dl). Other parameters were within normal limits, except for mildly elevated ALP (176 IU/L). The diagnosis of renal glycosuria was established after ruling out systemic causes. This case highlights the importance of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach in understanding and managing renal glycosuria. Integrating insights from conventional and Unani Medicine systems can offer patients a broader range of diagnostic perspectives, promoting holistic care and monitoring of kidney health.