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Proteinuria (from protein and urine) means the presence of an excess of serum proteins in the urine.
Proteinuria may be a sign of renal (kidney) damage. Since serum proteins are readily reabsorbed from urine, the presence of excess protein indicates either an insufficiency of absorption or impaired filtration. Diabetics usually suffer from damaged nephrons and develop proteinuria.
With severe proteinuria, general hypoproteinemia can develop which results in diminished oncotic pressure. Symptoms of diminished oncotic pressure may include ascites, edema, and hydrothorax.
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American Family Physician - Proteinuria in Adults: A Diagnostic Approach: by michael F. Carrol, M.D., and Jonathan L.Temte, M.D., PH.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School, Madison, Wisconsin.
Asymptomatic Proteinuria - Looks at what this disorder is, the causes, the protein, further investigation, treatment and where to get more information.
Information from Your Family Doctor - Proteinuria in children: A look at the role of protein in the body, what this disorder is, treatment and how to do a 24 hour urine collection.
Meta Description: [ Information about proteinuria from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ]
NephrologyChannel - An article about proteinuria detailing the types, causes and risk factors, symptoms, diagnoses, complications and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Proteinuria is a kidney disorder resulting in an abnormally high amount of protein in the urine. Microalbuminuria is a type of Proteinuria. Hypertension and diabetes are the two biggest risk factors for proteinuria. Old age and weight gain also increase the risk. ]
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - A look at the mechanisms of proteinuria, detection of protein in the urine, evaluation and non-pathological causes.
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