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Can you tell me about diseases that prevents the kidneys to retain albumin from the blood into the urine?
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Many diseases: There are several diseases that causes kidney to leak albumin in the urine-Common - Diabetes, high blood pressure, Lupus , certain medications etc.It is better to see kidney doctor once the urine results confirm the presence of protein in the urine
Answered 11/10/2014
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