Means the presence of an excess of serum proteins in the urine.
The presence of protein in the urine.
A condition in which there are proteins in the urine.
Presence of abnormally large amounts of protein, chiefly albumin, in the urine; it is usually associated with kidney disorder but can also result from fever or other causes.
Abnormal presence of protein in the urine.
The presence of protein in the urine. Proteinuria indicates that the kidneys may not be functioning properly. It may be discovered by a urine dipstick test taken in the doctor’s office. In a dipstick test, a strip of cellulose is dipped into a sample of urine. The strip will change color to indicate the presence of protein in the urine. A more precise measurement of protein in the urine involves collecting urine for 24 hours and then testing the urine for protein.
The presence of protein in the urine. This may indicate the presence of damage to, or disease of, the kidneys.
A condition in which “proteins, principally albumins, are present in the urine. It is often a symptom of serious heart or kidney disease, although some normal people have mild and transient proteinuria after exercise.
Loss of proteins (e.g., albumin or globulins) in the urine. This finding may be transient and benign or may reflect severe underlying kidney or systemic illness.
The occurrence of protein in the urine, known as proteinuria, can stem from kidney conditions like glomerulonephritis and urinary tract infections. It might also emerge due to a systemic ailment leading to elevated blood protein levels. Diagnosis involves urinalysis.
The occurrence of protein in the urine.