Description
A urine microalbumin test is a test to detect very small levels of a blood protein (albumin) in your urine. A microalbumin test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage in people who are at risk of developing kidney disease.
What causes microalbumin in urine?
Finding microalbumin in your urine also may mean you are at a higher risk for heart disease. Higher levels of microalbumin may also be caused by blood in your urine, a urinary tract infection, and an acid-base imbalance in your blood.
What are the symptoms of microalbuminuria?
Can microalbumin in urine be reversed?
Can you reverse microalbuminuria? Yes, some people who have microalbuminuria find that their level of albumin returns to normal after they start treatment. It may go up again, but it can stay at a normal level for years. Microalbuminuria is often one of the first signs of damage to your kidneys.
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