Whether or not protein in the urine is serious depends mainly on its cause and cannot be generalized. Physiological causes of urinary protein is usually not serious; pathologic causes of urinary protein without timely standardized intervention and treatment may be the progress of the disease, serious cases can be life-threatening, this time is more serious.
Physiological proteinuria is commonly seen in intense exercise, fever, etc., the patient’s kidneys have no organic lesions, after resting, urine protein can usually turn negative on its own, usually does not appear more serious.
Pathological proteinuria is usually caused by organic lesions of the kidneys, and its common causes include glomerulonephritis, urinary tract infections, and urinary stones. If the primary disease is not timely and standardized treatment, it may cause the progression of the primary disease, which will aggravate the proteinuria, the gradual decline of renal function, and in severe cases, may even lead to uremia, which is more serious at this time.
If you find protein in the urine, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital in time, complete the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor to target treatment or treatment.