Question:
Is albumin in urine examination significant and should there be any
dietary modifications if it is positive?
Doctor George's reply:
The clinical correlation, the degree of albumin present, the presence of other illness, and the cause of the albuminuria all influence the choice of diet. For instance, patients with transient albuminuria get normal results upon repeat examination, thus no diet changes need be done. Patients with fluid overload and nephrotic syndrome though should have a salt-restricted diet. Protein restriction is controversial, with most nephrologists recommending mild or no restrictions in protein intake.
