Question 1

7 mo postpartum. hypertension right after birth. resolved quickly. now have protein in urine (0.42g/24 hr). creatine tests normal. possibilities?

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Urine : You have 420mg of protein which is above normal threshold but not enough to suggest disease. The fact you have Pregnancy associated htn suggest you should follow your BP. I would recheck your urine test and would also check micro albumin urine. Future urine for protein and urine for creatinine ratio is as reliable as a 24 hr and can be used to follow progression.

Question 2

hello, had a kidney ultrasound that read kidneys were somewhat echogenic suggesting chronic renal disease. all other kidney function on bloodwork was normal, no protein in urine, and a history of hypertension. can this be resolved with bp medication?

Accepted Answer

: This comment about echogenicity does not mean your kidneys are diseased.
As long as your blood creatinine is less than 1.4mg, your kidney are functioning fine.
HBP should be kept under good control although I doubt if your high BP has anything to do with the findings stated on the ultrasound report. Right now I would ignore this comment and not worry about it.

Question 3

good evening, i have hypertension, family genes. ultrasound came back mild echogenic kidney texture. started meds. does this mean ill eventually have kidney failure?renal function always has been normal with no protein in urine. just really stressed?

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: You seem to need a further work-ups for delineating the cause(s) for hypertension.  Sonographic finding is not specific enough for any particular kidney disease.

Question 4

is it normal to have protein in urine during pregnancy? what would be the causes while pregnant? no high blood pressure or diabetes present. is it serious?

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Proteinuria : Yes. It is serious. It is something monitored along with blood pressure for a potentially life threatening pregnancy complication known as pre-eclampsia.  Your OB will know if they are watching you more closely for this. I doubt any OB would be not watching for this significant complication.

Question 5

what is the treatment for proteinuria in pregnancy apart from controlling high blood pressure, inducing abortion and delivery?

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Medications: Antihypertensives, and occasionally, diuretics.

Question 6

what are some causes of protein in urine and kidney pain?

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Protein in Urine: Normaly urine does not have any protein most of the time , but upto 150mgm of protein can be excreted by a normal person, that may show as trace of protein in urine test.It can be 1+or30mgm/dl, 2+or100mgm/dl, 3+or300mgm/dl, or4+or 2000mgm/dl
if you have persistent protein in urine more than1+, you should see a specialist.Common causes are dehydration, nephrotic syndrome, stress, nephritis, sarcoidosis, drugs.

Question 7

what is high protein in urine caused by?

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Causes:: 1. Temporary rise in the levels of protein in urine include: cold exposure, fever, 
 heat exposure, strenuous exercise
 
2. Persistently elevated levels of protein in urine include: amyloidosis, certain drugs
 chronic kidney failure,  diabetes, 
 glomerulonephritis, heart failure, hypertension,   kidney infection
 leukemia,  lupus, malaria......

Question 8

what causes the presence of protein in urine?

Accepted Answer

Kidney disease: presence of protein in the urine is usually suggestive of underlying kidney disease. When the kidney filters get damaged the protein from blood tends to leak into the urine and causes further damage. 
most common causes are diabetes and high blood pressure. 
Please make appointment to see a kidney specialist.

Question 9

what causes young men to have high protein in urine?

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Diagnosis: The amount of protein over 24h, whether it is present supine and standing, the level of kidney function, and the presence of other diseases all contribute to the diagnosis.
See a nephrologist for a diagnosis.

Question 10

do chia seeds cause protein in urine?

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Haven't seen that : Reported. Possible side effects from chia include ^ gas (flatus), bloating ; constipation (w inadequate hydration). Because of omega 3 fatty acids, use of Aspirin or blood thinners could be problematic. People w bleeding disorders or who may be undergoing surgery should d/w their providers. 1 study showed diastolic blood pressure can drop w chia. People w mustard seed allergies are also likely to.

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7 mo postpartum. hypertension right after birth. resolved quickly. now have protein in urine (0.42g/24 hr). creatine tests normal. possibilities?

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Hello, had a kidney ultrasound that read kidneys were somewhat echogenic suggesting chronic renal disease. all other kidney function on bloodwork was normal, no protein in urine, and a history of hypertension. can this be resolved with bp medication?

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Good evening, i have hypertension, family genes. ultrasound came back mild echogenic kidney texture. started meds. does this mean ill eventually have kidney failure?renal function always has been normal with no protein in urine. just really stressed?

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Is it normal to have protein in urine during pregnancy? what would be the causes while pregnant? no high blood pressure or diabetes present. is it serious?

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What is the treatment for proteinuria in pregnancy apart from controlling high blood pressure, inducing abortion and delivery?

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What are some causes of protein in urine and kidney pain?

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What is high protein in urine caused by?

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What causes the presence of protein in urine?

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