There is protein in the urine

Protein is an essential nutrient for the human body. It can replenish physical strength and improve physical fitness. But not all protein in the body is good for health. Some patients were found to have protein in their urine during physical examinations. This may be a precursor to illness and should be treated promptly. So what is going on with protein in urine?

First of all, the kidneys are organs that form urine. Under normal circumstances, there is no protein in the urine formed by the kidneys. Therefore, when protein appears in the urine, it is very likely that you have kidney disease. Kidney disease destroys the structure of the kidneys, causing protein in the body to be excreted in the urine, forming proteinuria.

Secondly, when there is too much protein in the human body, the excess protein will also be excreted from the body through the kidneys in the urine to form proteinuria. For example, myeloma causes an abnormal increase in protein in the body, leading to proteinuria. In addition, proteinuria can also damage the kidneys and cause renal insufficiency.

Again, the presence of protein in urine may also be related to urine contamination. When secretions (such as vaginal secretions from women, semen from men, etc.) are mixed into the urine to be tested, a urine test will indicate proteinuria. Therefore, before collecting urine samples, be sure to clean the area around the urethral opening and collect midstream urine for testing. In addition, proteinuria may also appear in the urine due to the influence of inflammatory response during urinary tract infection. It is recommended to repeat the urine analysis after the urinary tract infection is controlled.

Finally, if you find protein in your urine, you must be vigilant and be careful to rule out the possibility of kidney disease, because early detection and treatment of kidney disease are more effective. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the possibility of other non-renal diseases and pay attention to the operating standards when collecting urine samples.