What does elevated urinary microalbumin indicate?
Disease description:
I’ve been feeling unwell for some time, especially discomfort in the kidney area. Upon examination, I was found to have elevated urinary microalbumin. What could be causing this?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhang Hongxia
Discomfort in the renal area has appeared, along with elevated urinary protein levels, suggesting a relatively high likelihood of kidney disease. A low-protein diet should be adopted promptly, and evaluation by a nephrologist is necessary to determine an appropriate treatment plan based on the clinical condition. In most cases, elevated urinary protein may indicate nephrotic syndrome; when indicated, oral glucocorticoid therapy may be considered. Avoid drinking milk, eating eggs, or consuming seafood and other marine products.
