Treatment of Proteinuria

Normally, there is a small amount of protein present in the urine. However, when the amount of protein present in the urine, rises to higher than normal amounts, the condition is termed as proteinuria. The protein present often, causes the urine to become foamy. Talking about Orthostatic Proteinuria', it is generally a term given to Proteinuria, due to upright position. It usually occurs in older children, because some proteins get into the urine of the child, when he or she is standing up or is in the upright position and is quite active. These children generally have no kidney damage. However, doctor do assess the condition by checking 2 urine samples in separate containers - one collected in the morning just after the child gets up (which normally should have no proteins) and the second collected throughout the day (which can have small amount of proteins). The treatment of proteinuria depends upon the amount of protein excreted and also on the cause of occurrence. Given below are some ways to treat orthostatic Proteinuria.

Treating Orthostatic Proteinuria in Children

• Usually, no treatment is needed as orthostatic proteinuria's effects are just too small to be taken as a risk
• In case of orthostatic proteinuria, no treatment is needed. However, exercise can let little protein in the urine and also it will not hurt child's kidneys. Nonetheless, do not restrict your toddlers activities.
• It is advisable to give less salt to the child in case he or she has some kidney problem or swelling in the kidneys.
• Increasing water consumption and healthy meals may effectively prevent some cases of Orthostatic Proteinuria.
• Your child may be referred to nephrologists or a kidney specialist, who may perform a kidney biopsy and treat the problem, after the doctor confirms again by checking child's urine again to see whether the amount of protein in the urine has gone down. If the amount remains the same or increases,
• Proteins passing into the urine cause inflammation in kidneys that can be controlled by giving prescribed medicines to the child. The medicine is generally prescribed are at higher dose in the beginning. However, with time, the dose reduces, along with the swelling in kidneys.
• The low dose for the child may be required to be continued for months or even years, according to the severity of the condition.
• Since bacteria can grow in urine at room temperature, it is advisable to keep the urine container in a refrigerator, during the collection and before you deliver it to the lab.
• It is very important to follow doctor's instructions carefully and get regular checkups done to treat this medical condition.