Proteinuria in Athletes

Athletes' proteinuria is a short-term increase in protein in the urine that can occur in athletes during and immediately after physical activity. This condition can be caused by various reasons such as muscle overuse, dehydration, injury, infection and other diseases.

Athletes' proteinuria can have serious consequences for an athlete's health if not promptly identified and treated. It can lead to decreased muscle mass, poor athletic performance, and the development of various diseases such as kidney failure, heart failure, and others.

To prevent proteinuria in athletes, it is necessary to properly plan training and follow a diet. It is also important to monitor your health and consult a doctor if symptoms of the disease appear.

**Proteinuria of athletes** is a typical complication in sports medicine.

*A feature of the condition is the frequent absence of symptoms, except for changes in the color of urine.*

The rule of three “Ps” when changing your diet helps in diagnosis:

1) Patients consume very little protein 2) Patient consumes carbohydrates (but not fats or protein) 3) Increasing protein intake is effective in the short term. This phenomenon occurs due to two reasons: - Dehydration during exercise due to the high loss of sodium, potassium and chloride ions through sweat. - Formation of protein in the muscles to transport creatine involved in the exercise process.

And proteins from destroyed muscles end up in the urine.