Does proteinuria and hematuria always indicate kidney disease?

Опубликовано: 07 Сентябрь 2026
на канале: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
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When proteinuria or hematuria appears, beyond just foamy urine, you may wonder:

"Could this be a symptom of kidney disease?", "Could it be glomerulonephritis?"

Proteinuria and hematuria are known to be symptoms of kidney disease,
so many people are very sensitive to them.

Does proteinuria and hematuria always indicate kidney disease?

Professor Jihyun Kim of the Department of Pediatrics at Seoul National University Bundang explains
which proteinuria and hematuria are truly concerning,
and which symptoms should prompt a visit to the hospital.