Have obesity or metabolic syndrome

In these cases, protein loss can begin long before any visible symptoms appear.

The relationship between high blood pressure and kidney damage

High blood pressure puts constant pressure on the kidneys. This increased pressure impacts the delicate renal filtration system day after day. At first, the kidneys resist. Over time, this sustained pressure deforms the internal filters, known as glomeruli.

When the glomerulus is damaged, it loses its ability to filter properly. It becomes more permeable and allows proteins to leak out, which not only indicates damage but also accelerates its progression. This creates a vicious cycle: more damage, more protein loss, and further kidney deterioration.