Protein/Creatinine Ratio test
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In most cases, proteinuria has no symptoms and is detected during a routine screening in people with high blood pressure or diabetes. If protein loss is severe, swelling or edema can occur. Edema can be present in the:
Face and around the eyes
Arms, hands, legs, ankles and feet
Abdomen
Other symptoms can include:
Foamy urine
Weight gain caused by fluid retention
Diminished appetite
Hypertension
In mild or temporary proteinuria, no treatment may be necessary.
Drugs are sometimes prescribed, especially in people with diabetes and/or high blood pressure. These may come from two classes of drugs:
ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors)
ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers)
Proper treatment especially in patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure is essential to prevent the progressive kidney damage that is causing the proteinuria.
Because proteinuria is a symptom and not a disease itself, medical care focuses on treating the underlying condition, such as normalizing blood pressure in people with hypertension or controlling blood sugar levels in those with diabetes.
People with nephrotic syndrome and fluid overload should restrict salt in their diet. The nephrologist may also recommend a mild restriction in protein intake.
ACE inhibitors are medications used primarily for the treatment of hypertension, but they're also very effective in reducing proteinuria regardless of whether the patient has hypertension or not.
Test Method 1 : After you provide a urine sample, it is tested in the lab. This is called a random urine sample.
If needed, your health care provider may ask you to collect your urine at home over 24 hours.
Report available : Turn around time is 24 hours.
A person with the following symptoms should get this test done: In most cases, proteinuria has no symptoms and is detected during a routine screening in people with high blood pressure or diabetes. If protein loss is severe, swelling or edema can occur. Edema can be present in the:
Face and around the eyes
Arms, hands, legs, ankles and feet
Abdomen
Other symptoms can include:
Foamy urine
Weight gain caused by fluid retention
Diminished appetite
Hypertension