Blood contains serum proteins that assist in the appropriate working of the body. Different kinds of serum proteins, present in the blood aid in the optimal functioning of the immune system. Serum albumin and serum globulin are the most vital ones. These two proteins are synthesized in the liver.
Elevated Albumin In Blood
Albumin is in charge of preventing a leak of the blood from the blood vessels. Albumin also facilitates growth of the tissues and hastens healing of tissue injury.
By and large, albumin testing is done in liver and kidney diseases. The test is done along with the liver profile and BUN and creatinine level measurement
Normal level of albumin is in the range of 3.4 to 5.4 g/dl.
Causes Of High Albumin Levels Or Hyperalbuminemia
Hyperalbuminemia is the medical terminology used to describe elevated levels of serum albumin. Chief factors responsible for an increase in the albumin level are:
- Severe infections
- Congenital disorders
- Severe dehydration
- Hepatitis
- Malnourishment
- Chronic inflammatory diseases
- Tuberculosis
- An overdose of cortisone drugs, excessive synthesis of cortisol by the adrenals, tumor that manufactures cortisol-like substances
- Congestive cardiac failure
- Kidney diseases
- HIV
- Cancer
These diseases impair the immune mechanism of the body, elevating levels of protein in the body.
Symptoms Of High Albumin Levels
High levels of albumin in the blood, is actually a symptom of dysfunction within the body.
My last lab test on November 28, 2012 showed Albumin level of 14.0. In early March, my appendix ruptured and resulted in severe infection. I was hospitalized 2 more times during the summer with recurring infections and again later to remove the adhesion, scar tissue and straighten a twisted colon. Will the large amount of antibiotics prescribed during that time cause the high levels?
In my urine report it shows albumin (+++). I am suffering from swelling in ankles, face and abdomen. What do you suggest to do? Is there any homeopathic medicine to reduce the symptoms?
High albumin in urine is present due to malfunction of kidneys, especially when there is associated swelling on face, ankles and abdomen. Do you suffer from any kidney problem? If you have not done any test or consulted a doctor, you have to do so as a primary measure. There are many homeopathic remedies, but you have to consult a homeopath because each individual is different and homeopathy is based on individualization. This means one medicine that is useful for a person may not be the same medicine that may be applicable to another for the same disease. So you have to consult a homeopath.
My recent Albumin level was 5.5 g/dl. The range for normal levels on the test was 4.1 to 5.1 g/dl. On other sites I looked at on the net the normal range was listed as 3.4 to 5.4 g/dl. I am wondering if my level is cause for concern or may just be elevated slightly because of something else. I did have poison ivy and a lot of small scratches on my arms from cutting the bushes. Could these things have an effect on my Albumin level?
It is apparent that different endocrinologist employ different serum Albumin level limits. The small deviation in your case will not be considered of significance. Levels of albumin in the blood, is actually a symptom of a dysfunction within the body, and depending on the cause -liver ailment, kidney disease, etc., which you do not indicate and as an individual you would otherwise demonstrate as clinical features.