Furthermore, in people with obesity, metabolic disorders, or those over 50, the prevalence increases silently.

The big problem: it doesn’t hurt and it doesn’t give any warning.

Initial kidney damage doesn’t cause pain or obvious symptoms. That’s why many people only find out when the disease is already advanced. Proteinuria is just the tip of the iceberg: the real damage may be progressing without the patient noticing.

This often happens because these signs aren’t always actively sought during routine medical checkups, and because the body doesn’t send a clear alarm in the early stages.

Who should pay special attention?

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