Proteinuria

Proteinuria is the excretion of more than 150 mg/day of protein. 4 types of proteinuria: glomerular, tubular, overflow, postrenal. 24-hour urine analysis. Transient proteinuria: fever, intense exercise, acute illness, dehydration, stress. Serious causes: diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease, sarcoidosis, rhabdomyolysis, preeclampsia, eclampsia.