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Proteinuria (from either protein & piss) means a presence of an
excess of blood serum proteins in the urine.
Proteinurithe can be a sign of nephritic (kidney) damage. Since blood serum proteins come readily reabsorbed from either pee, a presence of superfluous protein indicates either an insufficiency of absorption or even afflicted purification. Diabetics unremarkably suffer from either damaged uriniferous tubule & produce albuminuria.
Sustaining severe albuminuria general hypoproteinemia potty have & it outcomes in
atrophied oncotic pressure (ascites, edema, hydrothorax).
Proteinuria occurs as leading result of:
nephrosis (we.e. intrinsical kidney failure)
eclampsia
toxic lesions of kidneys
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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.
Proteinuria
An introduction, a look at who is at risk, signs if this disease and kidney failure, testing, treatment, research, points to remember and resources. From The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
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.
NephrologyChannel
An article about proteinuria detailing the types, causes and risk factors, symptoms, diagnoses, complications and treatment.
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.
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