What is said high protein in the urine

An increased protein in the urine is called proteinuria. With normal functioning of the body, it is not detected or occurs in a very small amount, so when it appears you need a doctor's consultation and further treatment.

Daily protein content in the urinalysis should not be more than 150 mg.

When the increased protein

is detected in urine. Protein fractions, consisting mainly of albumins and globulins, are constantly in serum. Getting into the filtration system of the kidneys, the protein, like other substances necessary for life, is absorbed back, and the ballast products of metabolism are to be excreted.

If the structure and function of nephrons is disturbed, as well as when there is an excess of proteins in the blood, the reabsorption changes and they are found in the urine. Insignificant traces of albumin can occasionally be found in urine under normal conditions, but the constant presence of protein in it is a bad sign.

Causes of increased protein in the urine can be physiological( hypothermia, exercise, violation of proper nutrition, stressful situation, violation of hygiene rules when collecting the analysis).But more often the protein which is consistently excreted from the body can say that:

• there has been a disturbance of the water balance;
• in the body is an intensive infectious process;
• has inflammation of the kidneys or urinary tract;
• there is an autoimmune disease;
• can have oncology;
• in humans is a poisoning or autointoxication;
• has diabetes mellitus or hypertension;
• has burn injuries or kidney injuries;
• are signs of having epilepsy;
• traumatic brain injury.

Protein can be in the urine during the taking of a number of drugs, in the treatment of a tumor with the help of chemotherapy, the presence of abnormalities of kidney development.

Proteinuria in the case of an abnormal diet

When excess protein food is consumed, as is the case with a protein diet, excess of these substances begin to be excreted from the body. With this type of diet, it is usually recommended that you consume enough fluids to help the kidneys work, and prevent the formation of stones in them.

The parenchyma of these organs is very irritating to the use of alcohol, especially for beer, the diuretic effect of which is known to everyone who uses it. Increases the load and also salty, sweet and spicy food. With a decrease in fluid intake, excessive use of such dishes in the diet results in a disruption in the excretory system and the appearance of proteinuria.

Proteinuria in pregnancy

Increased protein in the urine of a pregnant woman means that there is an increase in the burden on the kidney due to the restructuring of the body. Especially often this phenomenon occurs on the last terms in connection with the increase in the volume of blood. The growth of the uterus during this period makes it difficult to excrete urine, and puts pressure on other organs. In addition, a decrease in immunity during pregnancy contributes to exacerbation of chronic diseases, including pyelonephritis, cystitis.

Proteinuria in this position may be a sign of the development of nephropathy in pregnant women. Therefore in this situation it is necessary to undergo the most thorough examination, as the complication can lead to the death of the fetus and the mother.

The development of nephropathy, or gestosis, is accompanied by severe swelling and an increase in blood pressure.

Proteinuria in children

In childhood, the presence of an increased protein in the urine can accompany any inflammation. The reasons for raising the numbers of the protein can be very diverse in young patients, and they all require attention and careful investigation.

First of all, children, especially infants, should exclude renal pathology, which, according to statistics, is quite common at this age. On the second place on frequency there are infectious diseases.

In infants, proteinuria is sometimes of a functional nature. The causes can be fright, diathesis, cold disease. In the absence of these factors, the protein in the urine should decrease.

If it does not exceed 0.036 g / l, then this is considered the norm, and does not require specific treatment. However, doctors for safety recommend reanalysis in two weeks.

If in addition to protein, the child shows other symptoms, then this should be considered as an excuse for immediate treatment to the pediatrician.

Proteinuria is not an independent disease, but it signals certain abnormalities in the body, many of which need urgent measures to eliminate them.

To prevent the emergence of protein in the urine can be with the observance of rational nutrition, avoidance of stressful situations and injuries, timely treatment of acute inflammatory diseases and sanitation of foci of chronic infection.

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