Is urine protein 3 plus serious?


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3 + urinary protein is more serious, it is recommended to go to the hospital for related examinations, such as 24hUP quantitative examination, renal function examination and urine routine, urine culture and other examinations to further evaluate the impact on patients. The most common causes are glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome and other kidney damage diseases. At this time, it can show that the filtration membrane of the kidney is destroyed, resulting in increased protein leakage. Renal function test is needed to understand whether there is damage to renal function. Kidney imaging is also required to determine whether there is enhanced renal cortex echo, kidney atrophy, or the presence of renal abscess, tumor and other diseases. It is recommended that 24-hour protein quantitative test if more than 3.5 grams, it is considered that there is nephrotic syndrome, but also need to further serum protein test to understand whether there is hypoproteinemia. If necessary, kidney biopsy is needed to determine the specific type of kidney disease. At the same time, patients need to control their diet, prevent the intake of large amounts of protein, and further supplement protein.