Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Proteinuria (Protein in Urine)

Proteinuria is a condition where you have a lot of protein in your urine. This can be a sign that your kidneys are damaged.

Having protein in your urine is usually a serious condition, and it increases your risk of death from heart disease. 

Symptoms of proteinuria include:

  • Swelling in your face, feet, ankles, or stomach
  • Tiredness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Urinating more often
  • Lack of appetite
  • Muscle cramping
  • Foamy urine

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Kidney Medicine

For patients with kidney disease, the team at Boston Medical Center offers expert, personalized care for all forms of acute and chronic kidney diseases and specializes in complex …
Kidney Medicine