What does it mean when both albumin and globulin levels in total protein are elevated?

Under normal circumstances, total protein consists of albumin and globulin. Elevated levels of albumin and globulin in total protein may be related to excessive protein intake, chronic hepatitis, glomerulonephritis, chronic enteritis, cirrhosis, and other factors. It is recommended that patients promptly visit the general internal medicine department of a正规 hospital to identify the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment. Specific causes are as follows:

1. Excessive protein intake

If a patient consumes large amounts of protein, it may lead to increased levels of albumin and globulin. It is recommended that patients maintain a balanced diet in daily life, eat small meals frequently, and no special treatment is required—symptoms will gradually improve over time.

2. Chronic hepatitis

Chronic hepatitis is usually caused by viral infections, drug toxicity, long-term heavy alcohol consumption, and other factors, which damage liver cells and impair normal liver function, leading to heightened humoral immunity. This manifests as elevated albumin and globulin levels. Patients should take antiviral medications such as ribavirin tablets or lamivudine tablets under medical guidance.

3. Glomerulonephritis

Inflammation at the glomerular site impairs the filtration function of the kidneys, preventing proteins from being properly excreted from the body, resulting in increased levels of albumin and globulin. Patients can take medications such as amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium tablets or levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets under a doctor's supervision.

4. Chronic enteritis

This condition may develop from inadequately treated acute enteritis or recurrent episodes. Localized chronic inflammation may trigger an overactive immune response, potentially causing elevated albumin and globulin levels. Patients should follow medical advice for drug therapy, such as taking levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets or montmorillonite powder.

5. Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is commonly caused by viral infections, obesity, and other factors, leading to local liver inflammation and impaired hepatocyte function, ultimately reducing liver function and causing increased production of albumin and globulin. Patients may take antiviral medications such as entecavir dispersible tablets or tenofovir alafenamide fumarate tablets under medical supervision.

In addition, elevated albumin and globulin levels may also be associated with conditions such as leukemia and multiple myeloma. If patients experience any discomfort, they should seek timely medical evaluation to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.