Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways Proteinuria affects most people with complement 3 glomerulopathy ...

Protein in urine can be a sign of kidney disease and usually there are very few proteins in the urine. Foamy urine can be a sign of proteinuria, but it can also have other causes and should be ...

Urinary tract infections, high blood pressure (preeclampsia), and kidney problems are common causes of protein in your urine when you’re pregnant. They all require medical attention and typically ...

Proteinuria refers to elevated protein levels in the urine. It is not a disease but a sign that the kidneys are not correctly filtering blood, possibly due to a kidney condition. Several proteins may ...

Small amounts of protein can appear in your urine and be OK. Above a certain level, however, may indicate proteinuria, which can be a red flag for kidney disease. Proteins are among the most important ...

A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

One of the earliest signs that the kidneys are not functioning the way they should, is the leaking of protein into the urine, medically referred to as proteinuria. In a healthy body, the kidneys ...