Proteinuria: Protein in Urine – Causes & Significance
Proteinuria = medical term for protein in urine. Occurs when damaged/diseased kidneys leak protein.
Associated Conditions
- Kidney disease (glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome)
- Diabetes (diabetic nephropathy)
- Autoimmune diseases (lupus, vasculitis)
- Hypertension
- Multiple myeloma (Bence Jones protein)
- Preeclampsia (pregnancy)
Requires evaluation to identify underlying cause and guide management.
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