orthostatic proteinuria

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postural proteinuria

Occurrence of protein in the urine as a result of prolonged standing. It disappears after bed-rest. Orthostatic proteinuria has been linked to the peripheral sequestration of blood during exercise, especially in young adults.


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Nonpathological proteinuria usually occurring between the ages of 10 and 20, and manifested when the individual stands erect but disappears when the person lies down.

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(postural proteinuria) proteinuria that occurs during daily activities but does not occur when the individual is recumbent.

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