The presence of abnormal amounts of protein in the urine.
Symptoms of Proteinuria
The following features are indicative of Proteinuria:
swelling in hands, feet, abdomen, or face
foamy urine
It is possible that Proteinuria shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Proteinuria
The following are the most common causes of Proteinuria:
diabetes
pneumaturia
disease in the glomerulus
use of certain biological agents such as bevacizumab
excessive fluid intake
high blood pressure
Other Causes of Proteinuria
The following are the less common causes of Proteinuria:
strenuous exercise
exposure to extreme cold
fever
emotional stress
Risk Factors for Proteinuria
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Proteinuria:
individuals with diabetes
family history
hypertension
overweight people
older age
American Indians
Prevention of Proteinuria
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Proteinuria. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
limit dietary salt and protein intake
Occurrence of Proteinuria
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Proteinuria cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Proteinuria can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Proteinuria can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Proteinuria
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Proteinuria:
Dipstick test: To diagnose proteinuria
Doctor for Diagnosis of Proteinuria
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Proteinuria:
Nephrologist
Complications of Proteinuria if untreated
Yes, Proteinuria causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Proteinuria is left untreated:
cardiovascular diseases
Self-care for Proteinuria
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Proteinuria:
Follow a healthy eating plan
Do regular exercise: Helps in controlling diabetes
Limit dietary salt and protein intake: Controls blood glucose and blood pressure levels
Patient Support for Treatment of Proteinuria
The following actions may help Proteinuria patients:
Join support organizations: Helps in coping with the disease
Time for Treatment of Proteinuria
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Proteinuria to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced