Proteinuria (Protein in Urine)

Proteinuria

Introduction Proteinuria is a general term that refers to protein in the urine. It refers to the presence of proteins in the urine, such as albumin, globulin, Bence-Jones protein, and mucoprotein.  The distal tubule produces Tamm-Horsfall glycoprotein, which accounts for over half of the protein lost in normal urine. Any number higher than the average … Read more

Long term complications of chronic kidney disease

Long Term Complications of CKD

There are many complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD). When it does not treat correctly, it may increase morbidity and mortality. Uremic Syndrome Renal Anemia Renal Osteopathy Acid-Base Imbalances Water and Electrolyte Imbalances Cardiovascular Disease Uremic Syndrome Uremia means urine in the blood. It is a type of blood poisoning resulting from the retention of … Read more

Uremia / Uraemia / Uremic Syndrome

Uremia

Uremia Uremia means urine in the blood. It is a type of blood poisoning resulting from the retention of waste products usually excreted as urine. Uremia results from the failure of the excretory and endocrine functions of the kidneys. A decrease in the glomerular filtration rate leads to an accumulation of toxic metabolites, which results … Read more