Question 1

im using acthar hp gel for proteinuria as prescribed from my nephologist. what other medicine is out better or to have in consideration.

Accepted Answer

It depends: It really depends on the specific kidney issue that is causing the proteinuria. There are many options depending on the biopsy results and the clinical evaluation. Speak with your nephrologist.

Question 2

hi, are steroids given to treat ckd. any medicine if one's cretanine goes up along with protein in urine. thanks.

Accepted Answer

Yes depends on diagn: Steroids help most childhood causes of nephrotic syndrome (heavy protein in urine), but adults are more problematic. Usually kidney biopsy and consultation with nephrologist is necessary to select who will be a candidate for steroids. Requires careful monitoring.

Question 3

what causes proteinuria?

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Proteinuria: Many disease can cause this. The basic problem is the filtering part of the kidney has been damaged and protein leaks thru them and show up in the urine god description in Wikipedia

Question 4

how common is proteinuria?

Accepted Answer

Very: Several percent of folks have it just from standing up ("orthostatic"). Vaginal contamination, a urinary tract infection, and serious kidney disease can all cause proteinuria; mild proteinuria below the ability of the strips to detect may be important in deciding how to manage a diabetic.

Question 5

what remedies exist for proteinuria?

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See below: Proteinuria can occur if the kidney is damaged by ay disease.There are many causes of proteinuria, so your doctor needs to find out the cause
.In general though blood pressure control, and the use of certain medications called ace inhibitors help decrease protein in the urine.

Question 6

what medications can cause proteinuria?

Accepted Answer

Proteinuria : There are few medications out there that can cause kidney damage resulting in proteinuria. Perhaps some of the most common (and easily obtained) are otc nsaids which have been associated with membranous nephropathy and minimal change disease. But there are others. If you have proteinuria, make sure you discuss all medication use including otc meds and supplements with your doctor. Hope this helps!

Question 7

what foods do you eat  to avoid proteinuria?

Accepted Answer

Proteinuria : Food does not cause proteinuria.  Diabetes and hypertension are two common causes of proteinuria and dietary modification is required for them.

Question 8

can you gain weights when you have proteinuria?

Accepted Answer

Yes: With significant proteinuria, weight gain can be seen due to edema (swelling of tissues).  In many cases, the edema needs to be treated with diuretics (fluid pills).

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: proteinuria?

Accepted Answer

Protein in urine: Proteinuria means the presence of  excess of serum proteins in the urine. The excess protein in the urine often causes the urine to become foamy.  Up to 150 mg a day of protein may be excreted by a normal person most of this being tamm-horsfall protein. Between 150-300 mg/day may be considered microalbuminuria and greater than 300mg/day is abnormal and needs to be investigated.

Question 10

will dilute urine hold positive proteinuria results?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The protein is an absolute number.>3 grams is bad.The volume of urine is not as critical at this early stage.

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Im using acthar hp gel for proteinuria as prescribed from my nephologist. what other medicine is out better or to have in consideration.

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