High blood pressure puts constant pressure on the kidneys. This increased pressure impacts the delicate renal filtration system day after day. At first, the kidneys resist. Over time, this sustained pressure deforms the internal filters, known as glomeruli. When the glomerulus is damaged, it loses its ability to filter properly. It becomes more permeable and allows proteins to leak out, which not only indicates damage but also accelerates its progression.
This creates a vicious cycle: more damage, more protein loss, and further kidney deterioration.
Proteinuria can be detected before the damage becomes severe. Simple and accessible tests allow for its early identification, such as:
Urinalysis
Albumin/creatinine ratio
Quantification of protein in urine
Kidney function test
Microalbuminuria is an early sign, comparable to smoke before a fire. It’s the ideal time to intervene and stop the damage from progressing.
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