Proteins in the Urine (Proteinuria)

About- Protein in urine also known as proteinuria is excess protein found in a urine sample

Causes-
 Amyloidosis 
 Certain drugs, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
 Dehydration
 Diabetes
 Stress
 Endocarditis 
 Extreme cold
 Fever
 Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
 Glomerulonephritis 
 Heart disease
 Heart failure
 High blood pressure (hypertension)
 Hodgkin's lymphoma
 IgA nephropathy
 Kidney infection 
 Kidney disease
 Lupus
 Malaria
 Multiple Myeloma
 Nephrotic syndrome 
 Preeclampsia
 Pregnancy
 Rheumatoid arthritis 
 Sarcoidosis 
 Sickle cell anemia
 Strenuous exercise

Specialist to visit
 Nephrologist

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Protein in urine
References
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
http://www.kidneyfund.org

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