Finally, the most severe of symptoms is edema or swelling. However, this will only happen if your proteinuria has already progressed. By this time, your kidneys are already damaged. This also happens when the protein levels in your urine are already too high. You'll notice swelling in your face, hands, arms, tummy, legs, ankles, and feet. To treat proteinuria and lessen the symptoms, doctors may prescribe ACE inhibitors. However, if your kidney damage is too severe, you may need to undergo dialysis for your kidney. Either that or you may need a kidney transplant.

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