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{{SK}} low albumin; low serum albumin; reduced albumin; hypoalbuminism;
==Overview==
'''Hypoalbuminemia''' is a medical condition where levels of [[human serum albumin|albumin]] in [[blood serum]] are abnormally low.  It is a specific form of [[hypoproteinemia]].
'''Hypoalbuminemia''' is a medical condition where levels of [[human serum albumin|albumin]] in [[blood serum]] are abnormally low.  It is a specific form of [[hypoproteinemia]].


Albumin is a major protein in the human body, making up about 60% of total human [[Blood plasma|plasma]] protein by mass.  Many [[hormone]]s, [[drug]]s, and other molecules are mostly bound to albumin in the bloodstream and must be released before becoming biologically active.
==Pathophysiology==
[[Albumin]] is a major protein in the human body, making up about 60% of total human [[Blood plasma|plasma]] protein by mass.  Many [[hormone]]s, [[drug]]s, and other molecules are mostly bound to albumin in the bloodstream and must be released before becoming biologically active.


Albumin is synthesized in the [[liver]], and low serum albumin may be indicative of [[liver failure]] or diseases such as [[cirrhosis]] or chronic [[hepatitis]].  Hypoalbuminemia can also present as part of the [[nephrotic syndrome]], in which protein is lost in the [[urine]] due to [[kidney]] damage. Low albumin levels can be an indicator of chronic [[malnutrition]].
Albumin is synthesized in the [[liver]], and low serum albumin may be indicative of [[liver failure]] or diseases such as [[cirrhosis]] or chronic [[hepatitis]].  Hypoalbuminemia can also present as part of the [[nephrotic syndrome]], in which protein is lost in the [[urine]] due to [[kidney]] damage. Low albumin levels can be an indicator of chronic [[malnutrition]].


Hypoalbuminemia may cause generalized [[edema]] (swelling) via a decrease in [[oncotic pressure]].
==Causes==
===Causes in Alphabetical Order===
*[[Acute phase reaction]]
*[[Analbuminaemia]]
*[[Cirrhosis]]
*[[Hepatitis]]
*[[Liver failure]]
*[[Malnutrition]]
*Drug Side Effect- [[Cefpodoxime]],[[Denileukin diftitox]] [[Ibuprofen]],[[Dapsone]], [[Streptozocin]]
*[[Nephrotic syndrome]]
*[[Sorafenib]]
*[[Protein losing enteropathy]]
*[[Starvation]]


==Diagnosis==
===Symptoms===
*[[Generalized edema]] (swelling) via a decrease in [[oncotic pressure]].
===Physical Examination===
*[[Generalized edema]] (swelling) via a decrease in [[oncotic pressure]].
===Laboratory Findings===
The serum albumin level is part of a standard panel of [[liver function tests]]. Levels below 3.5 grams per deciliter are generally considered low.
The serum albumin level is part of a standard panel of [[liver function tests]]. Levels below 3.5 grams per deciliter are generally considered low.


==External links==
 
* {{eMedicine|med|1116}}
* {{DiseasesDB|31324}}
* {{CrispThesaurus|00004012}}
* [http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/484802 Treating Hypoalbuminemia In Critically Ill Patients]
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Synonyms and keywords: low albumin; low serum albumin; reduced albumin; hypoalbuminism;

Overview

Hypoalbuminemia is a medical condition where levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low. It is a specific form of hypoproteinemia.

Pathophysiology

Albumin is a major protein in the human body, making up about 60% of total human plasma protein by mass. Many hormones, drugs, and other molecules are mostly bound to albumin in the bloodstream and must be released before becoming biologically active.

Albumin is synthesized in the liver, and low serum albumin may be indicative of liver failure or diseases such as cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis. Hypoalbuminemia can also present as part of the nephrotic syndrome, in which protein is lost in the urine due to kidney damage. Low albumin levels can be an indicator of chronic malnutrition.

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Causes in Alphabetical Order

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Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

The serum albumin level is part of a standard panel of liver function tests. Levels below 3.5 grams per deciliter are generally considered low.


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