Proteins in urine

Proteins in urine is a very common problem facing patients of all age groups. There are children,young ,middle aged and old patients suffering from this condition. Reason for this condition is nephrotic syndrome in children, glomerulonephritis in young and middle aged patients and dibetes, hypertention and drugs in old aged patients. most of these problems are curable depending upon presentation to nephrologist at the right time. Immunosuppresants are needed for nephrotic ayndrome and glomerulonephritis. angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors/ angiotensin receptor blockers are efficient in decreasing proteins in urine. 

Symptoms and signs that a patient should monitor are following:

1. Frothing in urine 
2. Decrease in urine output 
3. Change in colour of urine, dark,red or black 
4. Uncontrolled blood pressure 
5. Rash on body 
6. Joint pains 

In case of any of these3 symptoms is present with proteins in urine immediately consult your nephrologist