Difference between proteinuria and foam urine

Proteinuria and foamy urine are different in definition, etiology and specific manifestations.

1. Definition of different

proteinuria is a test result, indicating that urine contains excessive protein; foamy urine is a clinical manifestation, referring to a large amount of white foam in urine.

2. Etiology of different

proteinuria is generally caused by kidney diseases, such as glomerulonephritis, diabetic nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, etc. Foamy urine may be caused by physiological factors, or by pathological factors such as kidney disease and diabetes.

3. Specific manifestations of different

proteinuria External manifestations of foamy urine, and foam can not dissipate for a long time. Physiological foamy urine is usually transient, and foam can disappear on its own.