What is orthostatic proteinuria?
Orthostatic proteinuria is a benign condition where urine contains slightly higher levels of protein during the day. Normally, a very small amount of proteins is present in the urine, but in these patients urine tests may detect a slightly higher concentration than usual. If they are evaluated and there are no obvious causes such as urinary tract infections or kidney damage, the doctor may diagnose orthostatic or postural proteinuria. No treatment is required, although it is advisable to monitor every year with subsequent accommodation to see if the patient is developing problems. For unknown reasons, approximately 3% to 5% of the population during the day they are active, some protein in the urine; The term "orthostatic" means "upright" and means that the problem occurs when people sit and stand. These individuals can urinate a little more frequptes during the day and will also have a higher protein content in the urine. Their urine production decreases overnight and has lower protein levels.
When the protein in the urine is identified on routine or medical treatment, it can be confirmed by laboratory testing and the physician may apply for further urine testing to check the possible causes. For example, a child with bladder infection would have higher urine proteins and infection would have to be identified and treated. If apparent causes are eliminated and the doctor suspects of orthostatic proteinuria, the patient may be asked to be called divided urine samples taken at specific times during the day to capture day and night urine.
These samples should contain different amounts of protein, suggesting that the patient is likely to have orthostatic proteinuria. Doctors will notice SO discontinuous proteins in the urine in the future do not cause alarm. Once a year, the patient may be asked to submit samples for a subsequent meeting to check the complications, only in case their condition has evolved into something more serious. Many peopleIt has no problems with orthostatic proteinuria.
People with this condition may want to inform new healthcare providers. Since urine analysis is a common test in routine physical and tests used to learn more about new patients, it is likely that a high urine content will be seen and may be considered to concern. Awareness of the previous medical history of orthostatic proteinuria can allow the medical provider to determine whether the urine sample is truly unusual.