Study of Thyroid Functions in Patients with Proteinuria
Background and Objectives: Proteinuria is often a sign of renal diseases. Severe proteinuria results in nephrotic syndrome which is characterised by proteinuria (> 3 gm/ day), hypoalbuminemia, oedema and hyperlipidemia. Several studies have documented urinary loss of thyroid hormones and thyroid binding globulin (TBG)...