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What Causes Low Albumin Levels In Blood?
Question: How do you cure low albumine, which at the moment is 2.7?
Brief Answer:
Depends on the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Albumin can be low because of
1. Low nutritional intake of protein
2. Loss through kidneys
3. Loss through diarrhea
4. chronic liver disease
If any specific cause may be identified, it can be rectified. Otherwise, basic treatment consists of dietary modifications and nutritional supplement of albumin/protein. Resource High Protein is one such product from Nestle Nutrition.
Your dietician may be able to formulate a diet plan for you.
Hope this helps. I will be available for follow-up.
Regards
Depends on the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Albumin can be low because of
1. Low nutritional intake of protein
2. Loss through kidneys
3. Loss through diarrhea
4. chronic liver disease
If any specific cause may be identified, it can be rectified. Otherwise, basic treatment consists of dietary modifications and nutritional supplement of albumin/protein. Resource High Protein is one such product from Nestle Nutrition.
Your dietician may be able to formulate a diet plan for you.
Hope this helps. I will be available for follow-up.
Regards
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