What does it mean if urine microalbumin is high?

Elevated urinary microalbumin may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions such as urethritis or glomerulonephritis. Targeted treatment should be based on the underlying cause, as detailed below:

1. Physiological Factors

If excessive exercise is sustained over a long period, it can accelerate the body's metabolism and promote protein excretion through urine. This is considered a normal phenomenon and typically resolves spontaneously without special intervention.

2. Pathological Factors

1) Urethritis
Individuals with urethritis may develop inflammation in the urinary system, leading to epithelial cells secreting lytic enzymes, which results in abnormal urinary protein levels and elevated readings. Treatment should follow medical advice and may include medications such as levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets, azithromycin dispersible tablets, or cefuroxime axetil tablets.

2) Glomerulonephritis
In patients with glomerulonephritis, impaired kidney function disrupts normal protein metabolism, causing proteins to accumulate in the body and subsequently be excreted in urine. During microalbumin testing, this manifests as elevated urinary protein. Treatment should be conducted under medical supervision and may include medications such as ciprofloxacin hydrochloride capsules, moxifloxacin hydrochloride tablets, or amoxicillin capsules.

Besides the above, chronic renal failure could also be a potential cause. If any of these symptoms occur, prompt medical evaluation and treatment are essential to avoid interfering with recovery. During treatment, drinking plenty of warm water is recommended to promote circulation and support recovery.