Q: 72y male. serum creatinine variates from 2.4 to 3.3 and now to 1.9. proteinuria 159mg/d. normal <150. no protein in urine. does this mean ckd?

Yes: It means Chronic Kidney Disease, those measurements shouldn't be that high. There are several reasons that could be producing this. My recommendation, go to a specialist, a nephrologist to look for the cause and try to prevent more damage is done to your kidneys.

Q: i've had an electrophoresis test done, serum & urine. results show a spike in the beta and gamma regions. no monoclonal protein. what does this mean? i have proteinuria and fsgs stage 3. i am 50

Inflammation: It likely is a polyclonal pattern consistent with inflammation.

Q: on urine test found protein 10 mg- is it bad? what does it mean?

You're okay: This is close to where most people fall, near the top of most "reference ranges" in mg/dl. Urine concentrations vary because different people drink different amounts of water. I would not be concerned.

Q: urinalysis showed a trace amount of protein in my urine, is this bad?

Worth rechecking: You may wish to discuss with your doctor about doing a 24 hour urine protein to see how much protein is being lost. Protein in urine is an indication of kidney disease.

Q: my urine smells like protein, is it bad?

Not normal: If you do have excess proteins in your urine you need to get checked. This can be from benign reasons, but you need a urinalysis.

Q: how would testing for protein in my urine be a factor in possible incontinence? why is protein in the urine a bad thing?

Protein in urine: Small amounts r usually OK. If persistent it should be worked up for possible nasty reasons. Small amounts should not cause incontinence.

Q: what could cause protein in urine and bad hearing?

See below: There are many syndromes or diseases which can do this, one of which is alports syndrome.

Q: my doctor found a farely large amount of protein and blood in my urine. is this bad?

Confirmation: Large amt of protein and blood indicates significant kidney disease. Protein in the urine should be quantified and urine blood by urine microscopy.If both are positive, please see nephrologist.

Q: if my gfr stays in low 40s and cr is high but i have no protein in urine does that mean i don't have ckd or does that mean the kd isn't bad yet?

Stage 2-3: You have kidney disease. You just did not have significant amounts of protein in the urine at that sample. Egfr.

Question 1

slight foamy urine.spot urine test-protein 5mg/dl,creatinine 37mg/dl,albumin 2 mg/litre.is it normal or proteinuria ?

Accepted Answer

Not a concern: Trace / mild protinuria, up to 300 mg/day or 300 mg/Liter, is basically never a concern, except as a marker for progession to renal disease in a known diabetic. You can get it from exercising or the stress of mild illness, and many people get it just from standing up. If your physician isn't concerned, don't be either.

Question 2

72y male. serum creatinine variates from 2.4 to 3.3 and now to 1.9. proteinuria 159mg/d. normal <150. no protein in urine. does this mean ckd?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It means Chronic Kidney Disease, those measurements shouldn't be that high. There are several reasons that could be  producing this. My recommendation, go to a specialist, a nephrologist to look for the cause and try to prevent more damage is done to your kidneys.

Question 3

i've had an electrophoresis test done, serum & urine. results show a spike in the beta and gamma regions. no monoclonal protein. what does this mean? i have proteinuria and fsgs stage 3. i am 50

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: It likely is a polyclonal pattern consistent with inflammation.

Question 4

on urine test found protein 10 mg- is it bad? what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

You're okay: This is close to where most people fall, near the top of most "reference ranges" in mg/dl. Urine concentrations vary because different people drink different amounts of water. I would not be concerned.

Question 5

urinalysis showed a trace amount of protein in my urine, is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Worth rechecking: You may wish to discuss with your doctor about doing a 24 hour urine protein to see how much protein is being lost. Protein in urine is an indication of kidney disease.

Question 6

my urine smells like protein, is it bad?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: If you do have excess proteins in your urine
you need to get checked.  This can be from benign reasons, but you need a urinalysis.

Question 7

how would testing for protein in my urine be a factor in possible incontinence? why is protein in the urine a bad thing?

Accepted Answer

Protein in urine: Small amounts r usually OK. If persistent it should be worked up for possible nasty reasons. Small amounts should not cause incontinence.

Question 8

what could cause protein in urine and bad hearing?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are many syndromes or diseases which can do this, one of which is alports syndrome.

Question 9

my doctor found a farely large amount of protein and blood in my urine. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Confirmation: Large amt of protein and blood indicates significant kidney disease. Protein in the urine should be quantified and urine blood by urine microscopy.If both are positive, please see nephrologist.

Question 10

if my gfr stays in low 40s and cr is high but i have no protein in urine does that mean i don't have ckd or does that mean the kd isn't bad yet?

Accepted Answer

Stage 2-3: You have kidney disease.  You just did not have significant amounts of protein in the urine at that sample.   Egfr.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Is protein in your urine bad

A member asked:

Slight foamy urine.spot urine test-protein 5mg/dl,creatinine 37mg/dl,albumin 2 mg/litre.is it normal or proteinuria ?

A member asked:

72y male. serum creatinine variates from 2.4 to 3.3 and now to 1.9. proteinuria 159mg/d. normal <150. no protein in urine. does this mean ckd?

A member asked:

I've had an electrophoresis test done, serum & urine. results show a spike in the beta and gamma regions. no monoclonal protein. what does this mean? i have proteinuria and fsgs stage 3. i am 50

A member asked:

On urine test found protein 10 mg- is it bad? what does it mean?

A member asked:

Urinalysis showed a trace amount of protein in my urine, is this bad?

A member asked:

My urine smells like protein, is it bad?

A member asked:

How would testing for protein in my urine be a factor in possible incontinence? why is protein in the urine a bad thing?

A member asked:

What could cause protein in urine and bad hearing?

A member asked:

My doctor found a farely large amount of protein and blood in my urine. is this bad?

A member asked:

If my gfr stays in low 40s and cr is high but i have no protein in urine does that mean i don't have ckd or does that mean the kd isn't bad yet?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?