Proteinuria | Protein In Urine | Kidney Disease | AINU


Proteinuria is a condition where a large amount of protein is excreted in the urine, which is above the normal quantity. This is a very early sign of kidney diseases. Healthy kidneys do not allow the protein to pass through their filters (nephrons). Any abnormality in the glomerular filter membrane leads to protein leak from the blood into the urine.

Causes
Diabetes and high blood pressure causes damage to the kidneys, which leads to proteinuria. Other types of kidney disease unrelated to diabetes or high blood pressure like nephrotic syndrome, autoimmune diseases, and glomerulonephritis can also cause the protein to leak into the urine.
Symptoms

Large amounts of protein may cause urine to be foamy, facial puffiness, swelling in the hands, feet, and fluid in the abdomen.

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How is proteinuria treated?
Diabetes and high blood pressure is the most common causes that can cause kidney disease, It is important to make sure that these conditions are under control. If you have protein in the urine, but you don't have diabetes or high blood pressure then talk to your doctor about a treatment option for you as it can occur due to various causes like the use of painkillers, an alternate system of medicines, autoimmune diseases. The treatment of proteinuria varies depending on the degree, the cause of it. Treatment will be planned only after a thorough evaluation.

Conclusion
Proteinuria is the earliest sign of most kidney diseases. Prompt evaluation and treatment of proteinuria can prevent the worsening of kidney diseases.

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