Orthostatic Proteinuria: Mechanisms, Evaluation, and Clinical Management

Orthostatic Proteinuria: Mechanisms, Evaluation, and Clinical Management

1. Introduction and Definition Orthostatic proteinuria is a benign clinical condition characterized by an abnormal excretion of protein in the urine solely when a patient assumes an upright standing position. In direct contrast, protein excretion remains well within normal physiological limits while the patient is lying flat in a supine posture. It is the most … Read more