What Causes Elevated Urinary Microalbumin?
Disease description:
After my last urinalysis, I found that my albumin level was elevated. Could you please explain the possible causes of elevated urinary microalbumin?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhang Hongxia
Elevated urinary microalbumin indicates the presence of small amounts of albumin in the urine, suggesting possible symptoms of chronic glomerulonephritis. This condition leads to impaired renal function and reduced glomerular filtration capacity, resulting in excessive leakage of microalbumin into the urine. Patients should take this finding seriously and promptly consult their physician to identify the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment. In daily life, patients should drink plenty of water and avoid consuming large quantities of high-purine foods.
