Proteinuria describes a condition in which urine contains an abnormal amount of protein. Proteins are the building blocks for all body parts, including muscles, bones, hair, and nails. Proteins in your blood also perform a number of important functions. They protect you from infection, help your blood coagulate, and keep the right amount of fluid circulating through your body.
Proteinuria is a condition in which urine contains an abnormal amount of protein.
The term albuminuria is also often used because some tests measure this protein specifically and it is the major type of protein in the urine.
Proteinuria may be a sign that your kidneys are damaged and that you are at risk for end-stage renal disease.
Several health organizations recommend that people be regularly checked for proteinuria so that kidney disease can be detected and treated before it progresses.
Groups at risk for proteinuria and kidney failure include African Americans, American Indians, Hispanic Americans, Pacific Islander Americans, people who have diabetes or hypertension, and people who have a family history of kidney disease.
You may have proteinuria without noticing any signs or symptoms. Testing is the only way to find out how much protein you have in your urine.
If you have diabetes or hypertension, or both, the first goal of treatment will be to control your blood glucose and blood pressure.
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