Hypoproteinemia

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	Hypoproteinemia;
ICD-9	273.8
DiseasesDB	6534
MeSH	D007019

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Synonyms and keywords: Hypoproteinaemia; total protein levels low (plasma or serum)

Overview

Hypoproteinemia is a condition where there is an abnormally low level of protein in the blood.

Classification

A specific form of hypoproteinemia is hypoalbuminemia.

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Hypoproteinemia results in tissue edema.

Causes

Common Causes

One common cause is due to excess protein in the urine (proteinuria), which can be a medical sign of nephrotic syndrome.

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