ear-to-ear. It's about smiling. Ear-to-ear smile or grin is when you have a very broad and generous smile. Such a smile when each corner of your mouth is by each of your ears. Explain to me why you don't have an ear-to-ear grin right now.
However, if results are abnormal, further testing is usually required to help diagnose the disease affecting protein levels in the blood. A low total protein level can suggest a liver disorder, a kidney disorder, or a disorder in which protein is not digested or absorbed properly. Low levels may be seen in severe malnutrition and with conditions that cause malabsorption, such as celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Causes: Liver dysfunction due to liver cirrhosis or hepatitis, or even kidney diseases can cause low albumin levels. Also, a low-protein diet, Crohn's disease, and after weight-loss surgery may lead to low levels of this enzyme. Globulin: The protein globulin is produced in the liver and the immune system.