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What Causes Elevated Albumin And Urea Creatinine Levels In Urine?

Dear Doctor,I am diabetic for the last 20 years and I am taking medicines for blood pressure also.I was an alchoholic for about 15 years and quit alchohol totally for the last 8 years.But I have been smoking cigarettes for the last 25 years with 25 numbers per day.For the last few months I have been seeing foam in my urine and the microalbumin level has been found to be high and urea creatinin is 0.9.Please advise me doctor. Ramanan
Mon, 10 Apr 2023
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Hi,

Elevated albumin and urea creatinine levels in urine can be an indication of kidney damage. In diabetic patients, high blood sugar levels can damage the small blood vessels in the kidneys, leading to a condition known as diabetic nephropathy. This can result in increased protein (albumin) levels in urine, indicating protein leakage from the kidneys.

Smoking and alcohol use can also contribute to kidney damage, as well as high blood pressure, which is another risk factor for kidney disease.

You need to speak with your doctor about your test results and any symptoms you may be experiencing. Your doctor may recommend additional tests, such as a kidney function test or a kidney biopsy, to assess the extent of any kidney damage.

Treatment may include medication to control blood pressure and blood sugar levels, as well as lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and reducing alcohol intake. Your doctor may also recommend a low-protein diet to help reduce the workload on your kidneys.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Elevated Albumin And Urea Creatinine Levels In Urine?

Hi, Elevated albumin and urea creatinine levels in urine can be an indication of kidney damage. In diabetic patients, high blood sugar levels can damage the small blood vessels in the kidneys, leading to a condition known as diabetic nephropathy. This can result in increased protein (albumin) levels in urine, indicating protein leakage from the kidneys. Smoking and alcohol use can also contribute to kidney damage, as well as high blood pressure, which is another risk factor for kidney disease. You need to speak with your doctor about your test results and any symptoms you may be experiencing. Your doctor may recommend additional tests, such as a kidney function test or a kidney biopsy, to assess the extent of any kidney damage. Treatment may include medication to control blood pressure and blood sugar levels, as well as lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and reducing alcohol intake. Your doctor may also recommend a low-protein diet to help reduce the workload on your kidneys. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician