Can human albumin be administered frequently?
Disease description:
My body has very low protein levels, and I can increase my protein levels by receiving human serum albumin injections. Can human serum albumin be administered frequently?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Human serum albumin is not suitable for frequent use.
Human serum albumin is a protein product derived from the blood of healthy individuals and is primarily used to treat various clinical symptoms caused by hypoalbuminemia, such as edema and ascites. It can increase plasma colloid osmotic pressure, promote tissue fluid reabsorption, thereby alleviating symptoms such as edema. In certain situations, such as severe trauma, burns, after major surgery, or in conditions like cirrhosis, human serum albumin may also be used to maintain blood volume and stabilize blood pressure.
Human serum albumin is sourced from human blood and thus carries a certain risk of disease transmission. Frequent use may lead to a decline in the body's natural production of albumin, causing dependency. As a biological product, human serum albumin is relatively expensive, and frequent usage increases healthcare costs.
The use of human serum albumin should be conducted under a physician's guidance, with decisions regarding its administration, dosage, and frequency based on the patient's specific condition and needs.
