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==Overview== | |||
'''Hypoproteinemia''' (or "Hypoproteinaemia") is a condition where there is an abnormally low level of [[protein]] in the [[blood]]. | |||
==Classification Scheme== | |||
A specific form of hypoproteinemia is [[hypoalbuminemia]]. | |||
==Causes== | |||
===Common Causes=== | |||
One common cause is due to excess protein in the [[urine]] ([[proteinuria]]), which can be a [[medical sign]] of [[nephrotic syndrome]]. | One common cause is due to excess protein in the [[urine]] ([[proteinuria]]), which can be a [[medical sign]] of [[nephrotic syndrome]]. | ||
Results in tissue edema. | Results in tissue edema. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Hypoproteinemia (or "Hypoproteinaemia") is a condition where there is an abnormally low level of protein in the blood.
Classification Scheme
A specific form of hypoproteinemia is hypoalbuminemia.
Causes
Common Causes
One common cause is due to excess protein in the urine (proteinuria), which can be a medical sign of nephrotic syndrome.
Results in tissue edema.