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Proteinuria

It is the urinary excretion of protein more than normal Despite protein retaining properties of glomerular membrane,some protein passes into filtrate.In proximal tubules filtered proteins are almost totally reabsorbed. Types: A. Microproteinuria It is the condition characterized by increased urinary albumin excretion but insufficient to be positive on urinary dipstick test B. Microproteinuria Clinical types of proteinuria: 1. Asymptomatic Proteinuria 2. Moderate Proteinuria 3. Massive Proteinuria Causes of Proteinuria: Glomerulonephritis Pyelonephritis Nephroyic syndrome Urinary tract infection Preeclampsia Acute infection Leukaemia Consequences of proteinuria: Hypoalbuminemia Edema Hypotonic hypervolemia Hyperlipidemia Loss of transport proteins

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