- One of the signs of proteinuria is hyperglycemia, a condition related to diabetes. This is only the case if your proteinuria already stems from diabetes. If it does, your diabetes is likely out of control, and it is doing damage to your kidneys. If your diabetes is causing your proteinuria, you will notice all the signs that come with hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia is defined as an increase in your blood sugar. Consequently, you will notice excessive hunger, excessive thirst and an increased frequency of urination.
- Edema is also a sign of proteinuria, reports the National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Edema is defined as swelling that is due to fluid that has amassed itself in the tissues of your body. This swelling can be seen in body parts like your face, your hands, your abdomen and your feet. Edema appears as a sign of proteinuria because protein has left your body as a result of proteinuria. This has the effect of your blood no longer being capable of soaking up fluid.
- Foamy urine can be a sign of proteinuria, according to the Mayo Clinic. Foamy urine every so often is not abnormal; it just means that you probably urinated with more speed and concentrated urine than normal. However, foamy urine that persists over time may be a sign of proteinuria. If you have significant quantities of protein in your urine, it might also represent a kidney problem. Make a doctor's appointment if your urine is foamy much of the time.
- If your skin is swollen in a certain area, you can test it to further determine if you have proteinuria or not. Choose a swollen area of your body. Then push in on the swollen area with your finger for 10 to 15 seconds. If your finger leaves a dimple on the swollen area of the section of skin after you remove your finger, it may indicate that you have edema, which is a sign of proteinuria.
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