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Protein is extremely important for our body, because it is it that is the main material that is necessary for its normal growth, development and functioning.
The presence of protein in the urine signals that the body for some reason loses valuable material. It is quite simple to identify an increased indicator, for this it is necessary to take a general urine analysis and, if necessary, an analysis of urine by Nechiporenko.
General urine analysis: causes of high protein, protein norm in the urine
The reasons why the general analysis of urine can show proteinuria is also called an increased amount of protein, enough. They are customary to divide into 2 groups - physiological and pathological.
Physiological reasons include:
- Excessive physical exertion, for example, frequent strength training and non -compliance with the correct regime of the day and nutrition.
- Incorrect, unbalanced nutrition.
- Constant and prolonged hypothermia of the body.
- Emotional disorders, stressful situations, increased anxiety for a long time.
- Overheating of the body.
- Pregnancy.
- Hard work, which is done in a standing position.
- Some specific physiotherapeutic procedures.
- Incorrectly collected urine, for example, non -compliance with hygiene before the analysis, collection of material for analysis during menstruation.
Pathological reasons include the following:
- A disease of the kidneys, which is characterized by damage to the glomerulus of the kidneys.
- The disease during which stones form in the organs of the urinary system.
- Kidney injuries.
- The inflammatory process that provokes the defeat of the renal pelvis, cups and kidney parenchyma.
- Prostatitis.
- Ailments that appear due to infection in the body, for example, flu, acute respiratory viral infection.
- Quincke's edema.
- Hypertonic disease, which is manifested by damage to the kidneys.
- Ailles of the endocrine system.
- Excess weight (III-IV stage of obesity).
- Long -term intake of certain medications.
- Inflammation of the process of the cecum.
- Systemic ailments, for example, an autoimmune disease of the connective tissue, which is manifested by damage to the skin, internal organs and blood vessels.
- Malignant neoplasms.
It is important to note that the norm is such protein indicators in the urine:
- In women up to 0.1 g/l
- In men and pregnant women up to 0.3 g/l
- In children up to 0.033 g/l
Signs of high protein in the urine
Signs of increased protein are not specific and are often latent, however, it is still possible to notice them:
- Excessive swelling.
- Constant fatigue, drowsiness, irritation.
- Constantly increased blood pressure.
- Muscle pain, convulsions.
- Increased body temperature.
- Children can also have headache, vomiting, articular pain, lack of appetite.
Some changes occur with urine:
- If you collect urine in a test tube or container and shake, foam will appear.
- If you collect urine in a container and leave for a while, you can notice the appearance of the sediment, the urine itself will become muddy.
- The color of the urine becomes darker.
- Urine acquires the smell of ammonia.
Urine analysis by Nechiporenko: for what, how to collect urine?
This diagnostic method was proposed by the famous doctor Nechiporenko. It is important to note that such a study cannot replace a general urine analysis, but only complements it and is carried out exclusively if necessary. Most often, such a diagnosis is prescribed in case of any deviations in the indicators in the general analysis.
So, a more accurate urine analysis is appropriate if:
- With a general study, protein was discovered.
- Blood was found.
- The leukocytes were discovered.
- Urea or creatinine in the studied material is present in increased quantities.
- In the presence of ailments of the urinary system.
- If there are ailments that can damage the kidneys.
- During the gestation of the child to determine the presence of pathology in the development of the fetus and the course of pregnancy.
This diagnostic method can identify a number of ailments of the urinary system and kidneys:
- Stones in the kidneys
- Inflammation in the kidneys
- The presence of neoplasms
- Inflammation of the bladder, which is provoked by infections, etc.
- Deviations in the development of the fetus and violation of pregnancy
In order for the result of the analysis to be as accurate and correct as possible, it is necessary to adhere to certain very simple rules when it is passed:
- A few days before the collection of material for analysis, do not engage in heavy physical exertion, power sports and heavy standing work.
- Refrain from going to the bathhouse, sauna, etc.
- Also, a couple of days before the analysis, reduce the amount of protein food consumed, juices, in particular from carrots and beets, exclude all spicy, fatty and sweet foods, alcohol in any form and quantity.
- Stop taking medications, in particular diuretic, antibacterial, anti -inflammatory. If you do this for some reason, you cannot report this to the doctor and agree with him this moment.
- The day before the collection of the studied material, do not reduce and do not increase the amount of fluid consumed.
- Collect material for analysis only in special clean containers.
- Before gathering urine, wash.
- It is necessary to collect the first urine after sleep, while the liquid is collected only in the middle of urination.
- To conduct an analysis using collected urine, there are 2 hours, after the material will be unsuitable. It is worth remembering this, about to take an analysis.
- It is worth refraining from analysis during menstruation, some "female" diseases and acute inflammatory processes.
The norm of the obtained values \u200b\u200bis this:
- red blood cells - 1000/ml
- leukocytes - 2000/ml
- hyaline cylinders - 20/ml
- If as a result you see other meanings, be sure to consult your doctor, he will evaluate your health and prescribe the correct and effective treatment
Increased protein in urine: treatment and prevention
It is important to understand that increased protein in urine It is not a disease, this is just a symptom that signals that the body has some kind of ailment, some kind of disorders. That is why they are treated not by increased protein itself, but by the reason that provoked its increase in the urine. Treatment will respectively differ significantly depending on the exact diagnosis and the identified ailment.
In any case, in the treatment of a disease that provoked increase protein in urine, the patient should:
- Remember your daily routine - sleep enough day in the due time.
- Do not engage in physical exercises.
- Refuse alcohol and other bad habits.
- Eat on a diet menu, that is, exclude fatty, fried, sour, salty, spicy and sweet. Eat boiled, baked and steamed foods.
Of the medicines, such groups of drugs are most often prescribed:
- Steroid hormones.
- Non -hormonal anti -inflammatory medicines.
- Preparations that lower blood pressure due to exposure to special brain receptors.
- Antitumor drugs.
- Antibacterial medicines.
As for the prevention of protein increase in the urine, it consists in constant monitoring of the state of health. It is important to monitor the quantity, color and smell of urine, the general condition of the body, temperature, pressure, etc. It is also important to quickly respond to the organism signals about any “malfunctions” and not postpone the visit to the doctor for later.