Why does proteinuria (protein in urine) often indicate kidney damage rather than transient dehydration?

💡 Explanation

Proteinuria signals kidney damage because the glomerular filtration barrier, normally impermeable to large proteins, becomes compromised and allows proteins to pass into the filtrate. Therefore, proteinuria indicates glomerular damage, rather than dehydration-related mechanisms or protein secretion.

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