Clinical Significance of Urine Protein

Question 1

What is the clinical significance of urine protein in the context of prerenal causes?

Answer 1

• Muscle injury
• Acute phase reactants
• Multiple myeloma
• Intravascular hemolysis

Question 2

What is the clinical significance of urine protein in renal conditions?

Answer 2

• Glomerular disorders
• Immune complex disorders
• Amyloidosis
• Toxic agents
• Diabetics nephropathy
• Strenuous exercise
• Dehydration
• Hypertension
• Pre-eclampsia
• Orthostatic or postural proteinuria

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Question 3

What is the clinical significance of urine protein in the context of tubular disorders?

Answer 3

• Fanconi syndrome
• Toxic agents/heavy metals
• Severe viral infections

Question 4

What are some postrenal causes of urine protein and their clinical significance?

Answer 4

• Lower urinary tract infections/inflammation
• Injury/trauma
• Menstrual contamination
• Prostatic fluid/spermatozoa
• Vaginal secretions

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