Hypoproteinemia
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| ICD-9 | 273.8 |
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| DiseasesDB | 6534 |
| MeSH | D007019 |
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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.