Albumin protein in urine samples, which is a marker for kidney dysfunction. Persistently elevated concentrations of albumin in the urine can be diagnostic for kidney damage caused by diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, cirrhosis, or lupus
Symptoms of Microalbuminuria
The following features are indicative of Microalbuminuria:
severe tiredness
headache
general feeling of illness
nausea
vomiting
frequent voiding
lack of appetite
itchy skin
leg swelling
It is possible that Microalbuminuria shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Microalbuminuria
The following are the most common causes of Microalbuminuria:
high blood sugar
advanced glycation end product formation
cytokines
higher dietary intake of animal protein
Risk Factors for Microalbuminuria
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Microalbuminuria:
type 1 or 2 diabetes
high blood sugar
high blood pressure
being a smoker and having diabetes
high blood cholesterol and having diabetes
family history of diabetes and kidney disease
Prevention of Microalbuminuria
No, it is not possible to prevent Microalbuminuria.
family history
genetic factors
Occurrence of Microalbuminuria
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Microalbuminuria cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Microalbuminuria most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-50 years
Common Gender
Microalbuminuria can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Microalbuminuria
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Microalbuminuria:
Blood tests: To monitor the condition of the kidneys
Urine tests: To measure the level of protein in the urine
Imaging tests: To assess the structure and size of the kidneys and also to detect the blood circulation in the kidneys
Renal function testing: To assess the filtering capacity of kidneys
Kidney biopsy: To examine kidney tissue for diseases
Microalbuminuria test: To evaluate protein called albumin in a urine sample
Doctor for Diagnosis of Microalbuminuria
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Microalbuminuria:
Nephrologist
Complications of Microalbuminuria if untreated
Yes, Microalbuminuria causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Microalbuminuria is left untreated:
fluid retention
hyperkalemia
cardiovascular disease
diabetic retinopathy
anemia
foot sores
erectile dysfunction
diarrhea
end-stage kidney disease
Procedures for Treatment of Microalbuminuria
The following procedures are used to treat Microalbuminuria:
Kidney dialysis: Remove waste products and extra fluid from the blood
Self-care for Microalbuminuria
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Microalbuminuria:
Control blood pressure: Reduces the chances of diabetic kidney problems
Maintain healthy lifestyle habits: Make physical activity part of routine
Avoid smoking
Patient Support for Treatment of Microalbuminuria
The following actions may help Microalbuminuria patients:
Connect with other people with similar disease: Helps in coping with disease
Talk with someone you trust: Relieves stress
Time for Treatment of Microalbuminuria
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Microalbuminuria to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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