albuminuria

Examples of albuminuria in the following topics:

• Edema Caused by Loss of Plasma Proteins

  • Albuminuria is a pathological condition wherein albumin is present in the urine.
  • The kidneys normally do not filter large molecules into the urine, so albuminuria can be an indicator of damage to the kidneys or excessive salt intake.
  • The various causes of albuminuria, can be discriminated based on the amount of protein excreted.

• Urinalysis

  • Proteins—their presence in urine is known as proteinuria, albuminuria, or microalbuminuria.