Symptoms of albumin in urine

There is no symptom that confirms that albumin is present in the urine. Small amounts of albumin in urine are normal and harmless. An indication of an increased excretion of proteins via the urine, such as albumin, can be a foaming urine. An increased occurrence of oedema (water retention in tissue) can also be an indication of albumin loss via the urine, as albumin is involved in maintaining the so-called colloid-osmotic pressure. This pressure normally prevents fluid from entering the tissue.

How is albumin in urine treated?

The treatment of an elevated albumin level in urine often involves treating the underlying underlying disease. This is usually high blood pressure, diabetes, heart or kidney disease. In case of an increased blood pressure, the blood pressure should be adjusted.

The target blood pressure should be systolic at 130mmHg and diastolic at 80mmHg. So-called ACE inhibitors are often used to lower blood pressure. These not only lower the blood pressure but also have a protective effect on the inner skin of vessels.

It is also important to adjust the blood sugar level optimally. The long-term blood sugar value (HbA1c) should not exceed seven percent. In addition to drug therapy for the underlying disease, it is also advisable to take physical exercise and to ensure a healthy, balanced diet.

Care should be taken to reduce foods containing protein. Any excess weight should be reduced if possible. In addition, the blood fat values can be reduced with medication, so-called statins.

It is also important to stop smoking, as nicotine and the other harmful substances absorbed by the body damage blood vessels and kidneys. Any excess weight should be reduced if possible. In addition, blood lipid levels can be lowered with medication, so-called statins. It is also important to stop smoking, as nicotine and the other harmful substances that are absorbed by the body damage the blood vessels and kidneys.

How long does albumin last in urine?

The duration of an increased albumin level in urine depends largely on the underlying cause. If an elevated albumin value occurs, for example, after heavy physical exertion or during pregnancy, the values often normalise automatically after the end of physical exertion or after birth. In rare cases, an increased albumin content in the urine during pregnancy can also be responsible for so-called pre-eclampsia.

If an elevated albumin level occurs in the context of an underlying disease, the underlying disease must be treated in order to normalise the albumin level in the urine. The duration of this treatment depends on the severity of the underlying disease and how well the therapy works. An elevated albumin level in the context of an underlying disease can be a risk factor for the occurrence of kidney disease, a heart attack, a stroke or circulatory disorders.

If an elevated albumin level occurs as part of an underlying disease, the underlying disease must be treated to normalize the albumin level in the urine. The duration of this treatment depends on the severity of the underlying disease and how well the therapy works. An elevated albumin level in the context of an underlying disease can be a risk factor for the occurrence of kidney disease, a heart attack, a stroke or circulatory disorders.