Hypoalbuminemi

Key facts

Medical condition (new).name

Hypoalbuminemia

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Structure of albumin

Medical condition (new).field

Internal Medicine, Pediatrics

Medical condition (new).synonym

Hypalbuminosis

Medical condition (new).symptoms

Peripheral edema; ascites; effusions; fatigue; generalized weakness

Medical condition (new).complications

Hypovolemia, Circulatory collapse, Zinc deficiency, Hyperlipidemia

Medical condition (new).causes

Malabsorption (Protein Losing Enteropathy)

Medical condition (new).diagnosis

Level below 3.5 grams per deciliter

Medical condition (new).treatment

Albumin infusion in hepatic resection (>40%), nephrotic syndrome (with diuretics and corticosteroids), spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (with antibiotics), and hepatorenal syndrome (with terlipressin)