Proteinuria

Introduction: Proteinuria

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Proteinuria: Protein in the urine. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Proteinuria is available below.

Symptoms of Proteinuria

• No symptoms
• Foamy urine
• Hand swelling
• Foot swelling
• Abdominal swelling

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Medical Textbooks Online about Proteinuria

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Proteinuria?

• Underlying causes of Proteinuria (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Proteinuria

• Kidney disease
• Kidney conditions
• High blood pressure
• Hypertension-related kidney failure

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More information about causes of Proteinuria:

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• Proteinuria as a symptom

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Clinical Trials for Proteinuria

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Proteinuria include:

• Pirfenidone to Treat Kidney Disease (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Pirfenidone
• Using the Drug Spironolactone to Test If It Reduces Protein Leakage From the Kidney - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Spironolactone,Irbesartan
• Tarka Vs. Lotrel in Hypertensive, Diabetic Subjects With Renal Disease (TANDEM) - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Tarka (trandolapril/verapamil),Lotrel (amlodipine/benazepril)
• Effect of Valsartan on Proteinuria in Patients With Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - valsartan
• Long-Term Renoprotection of Optimal Antiproteinuric Doses of Benazepril and Losartan in Chronic Renal Insufficiency - This study has been terminated (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Benazepril,Losartan

See full list of 44 Clinical Trials for Proteinuria

Prevention of Proteinuria

Prevention information for Proteinuria has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Proteinuria.

• Control diabetes
• Control blood pressure
• Low-protein diets

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Statistics for Proteinuria

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Article Excerpts about Proteinuria

Proteinuria: NIDDK (Excerpt)

Proteinuria describes a condition in which urine contains an abnormal amount of protein. Proteins are the building blocks for all body parts, including muscles, bones, hair, and nails. Proteins in your blood also perform a number of important functions: protecting you from infection, helping your blood coagulate, and keeping the right amount of fluid circulating through your body. (Source: excerpt from Proteinuria: NIDDK)

Kidney Failure Glossary: NIDDK (Excerpt)

A condition in which the urine contains large amounts of protein, a sign that the kidneys are not functioning properly. (Source: excerpt from Kidney Failure Glossary: NIDDK)

Your Urinary System and How It Works: NIDDK (Excerpt)

Proteinuria is the presence of abnormal amounts of protein in the urine. Healthy kidneys take wastes out of the blood but leave in protein. Protein in the urine does not cause a problem by itself. But it may be a sign that your kidneys are not working properly. (Source: excerpt from Your Urinary System and How It Works: NIDDK)

Definitions of Proteinuria:

Proteinuria; the presence of excessive protein, chiefly albumin but also globulin, in the urine. - (Source - Diseases Database)

The presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder - (Source - WordNet 2.1)