Patient's question:
Urine protein is highNovember 10, 2009
Previous treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment
What kind of help is needed: What are the hazards of high urine protein in infants
Doctor's answer:
In the urine of a healthy person, there should be no protein because there is a filtration membrane in the kidneys that removes proteins from the blood. Proteins cannot pass through this membrane. Only small molecules, such as water, inorganic salts, urea, and uric acid, can pass through this membrane. Large molecules, such as proteins, cholesterol, and vitamins, cannot pass through this membrane. Additionally, glucose can pass through this membrane, but there are cells in the kidneys that refine glucose and return it to the bloodstream. Therefore, the urine of a healthy person should not contain proteins, glucose, or other essential large molecules.