The presence of albumin doest not necessary mean Bright's disease. It occurs temporarily as a result of overexertion, or acute illness. in persons under 30 years old. of age it may occur intermittently, being present once a day and not the next.
The presence of albumin in the urine should, however, always be considered as a danger signal indicating that some portion of the human machinery is not functioning properly.
the exact cause of the condition, its importance, as well as the the proper treatment, can be determined only by your physician after thorough examination.
Puffiness or swelling of the feet or ankles, impairment of vision, headaches, or shortness of breath, combined with albumin in the urine, are evidences of the need of immediate medical examination.
Directions of Persons Having albumin in Their Urine
Albumin persistently occurring in the urine, generally indicate Bright's disease. they may, of course, be the result of only temporary causes, as explained, but then they occur only intermittently. If albumin have been found in your urine it might be well to observe the following :
In Bright's disease it is necessary:
- to relieve the Kidneys of work as much as possible.
- to avoid all conditions that irritate the kidneys.
