Albumin is an important component of blood. These are protein fractions, which contain more than 600 amino acids, which are important for the normal functioning of the whole organism. What happens if albumin in the blood is elevated?
The causes of elevated albumin in the blood
- The main reason for increasing the concentration of protein fractions is a deficiency of water in the body. Dehydration develops due to disruption of the fluid outlet or when it is low in intake.
- Diseases of the liver - a common cause of elevated levels of albumin in the blood. Dysfunction of the organ, for example, as a result of cirrhosis leads to accelerated protein production.
- Pathologies of the kidneys are often accompanied by an intensified fluid withdrawal, which also affects the concentration of albumin.
- To the causes, leading to an increased content of protein compounds in the blood plasma, include hereditary factor.
What threatens the elevated level of albumin in the blood
Since the increase in the concentration of protein fractions is associated with a deficiency of fluid, the blood condenses. Albumin is the main element that transports nutrients throughout the body and eliminates toxins. When the blood thickens, transportation slows down, tissues begin to lack nutrients, and the amount of toxins gradually increases. A blood test often shows that albumin is elevated, with the following pathologies:
- infection;
- systemic lupus erythematosus;
- diabetes;
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- rheumatoid arthritis ;
- chronic hepatitis;
- nephritis;
- myeloma;
- diarrhea;
- fits of vomiting;
- intestinal obstruction ;
- profuse sweating.
In addition, an increase in albumin in the blood can mean that this is caused by the long-term use of a number of medications.
In any case, it is necessary to find out the cause of this condition after having undergone thorough diagnosis.