If the kidneys excrete too much albumin in the urine, this condition can indicate poor kidney function. Microalbuminuria is a test that can detect the presence of protein in the urine in more detail.
Albumin itself is a protein in the blood that makes up most of the blood plasma. As the main protein in blood plasma, albumin has many functions, namely maintaining pressure in blood vessels and transporting substances such as hormones and drugs.
Hypoalbuminemia disorders are generally caused by inflammation throughout the body, for example during sepsis or after undergoing surgery. Inflammation can also occur due to exposure to medical interventions, such as being placed on a bypass machine. In addition, albumin deficiency can also occur due to the body not getting enough protein or calories in the food consumed.
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