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What Causes Microalbumin In Urine?
I am a 21 year old white female who weighs 115 pounds and I'm 5'4''. I applied for a life insurance policy and they high amounts of microalbumin in my urine. I went to my physician where I have had two other urine tests done. The first test done 11/18/2010 results found my microalbumin levels at 45.3 ( and should be between 0-17 ug/mL) and the second test done 12/01/2010 my microalbumin was 70.8. Other than my vitamin d level being 16 and should be at least 100, they found nothing else and nothing in my urine (no creatine,etc.). What should I do and what could be the cause?
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your cocnerns.
Increased Microalbumin in urine suggests there might be some underlying kidney disease. If we see such cases we usually suggest them to have 24 hour urinary protein and a abdominal scan to know exactly what is happening. If the report shows protein loss more than 1gram in 24 hours then it might be nephrotic and needs treatment and further evaluation. Consult a nephrologist regarding those tests. Hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr.Alekhya.
I have gone through your query and understand your cocnerns.
Increased Microalbumin in urine suggests there might be some underlying kidney disease. If we see such cases we usually suggest them to have 24 hour urinary protein and a abdominal scan to know exactly what is happening. If the report shows protein loss more than 1gram in 24 hours then it might be nephrotic and needs treatment and further evaluation. Consult a nephrologist regarding those tests. Hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr.Alekhya.
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