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Proteinuria
Proteinuria:
Risk Factor for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Progression
Proteinuria means there is protein in your urine. Normally there is protein in the blood, your kidneys filter waste but keep important things like protein in your blood. When protein shows up in your urine, it may be a sign that your kidneys are damaged.
How is it detected:
It can be measured using a simple urine test.
One of the common urine tests to measure protein in urine is called Urine Albumin Creatinine ration or UAC.
UAC 0 to 30 is considered normal.
Why it matters:
It can be an early warning sign of kidney disease.
It may also be linked to high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease.
What you can do:
Get regular urine and blood tests to monitor your kidneys.
Control blood pressure and blood sugar if you have hypertension or diabetes.
Eat a kidney-friendly diet and reduce excess salt.
- Follow your doctor’s advice and attend follow-up visits.
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