Proteinuria is a condition characterized by the presence of greater than normal amounts of protein in the urine. It is usually associated with some kind of disease or abnormality but may occasionally be seen in healthy individuals. Diabetes â proteinuria is one of the first signs of deteriorating kidney function in people with type 1 and 2 diabetes. 2  Hypertension â proteinuria in someone with high blood pressure is also a first sign of declining kidney function.
Swollen gums, which may be sore and more susceptible to bleeding, are common during pregnancy. This inflammation of the gums is called gingivitis. Pregnancy gingivitis is caused by the hormonal changes that increase the blood flow to the gum tissue and cause your gums to be more sensitive, irritable, and swollen.
When your gums recede or pull away from your teeth, it is called gum recession. Gum recession can. happen to people of all ages. Sometimes it happens even if a person takes good care of his or her. teeth. Gum recession can cause problems for your dental health. If you have gum recession, your dentist. can help you understand the causes and recommend a treatment. When teeth are healthy, gum tissue fits around each tooth like a cuff. In a tooth with gum recession, the gum tissue has pulled away from the tooth. This can leave the tooth root exposed. Since the root. surface does not have a hard enamel covering like the crown (top) of the tooth, the root may become. sensitive to hot and cold. Also, the exposed tooth root is more at risk for decay.