Proteinuria is a condition where you have a lot of protein in your urine. This can be a sign that your kidneys are damaged.
Having protein in your urine is usually a serious condition, and it increases your risk of death from heart disease.
Symptoms of proteinuria include:
- Swelling in your face, feet, ankles, or stomach
- Tiredness
- Shortness of breath
- Urinating more often
- Lack of appetite
- Muscle cramping
- Foamy urine
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Kidney Medicine
For patients with kidney disease, the team at Boston Medical Center offers expert, personalized care for all forms of acute and chronic kidney diseases and specializes in complex …