Question 1

what does protein leak from the kidney mean? i over heard my das telling my mom he's got protein leak from his kidney.

Accepted Answer

Urine Protein Leak: He is spilling protein (p) in his urine and that needs to be quantified with a 24 hour urine for creatinine clearance and protein. Blood work will need to be taken to see if he has p due to diabetes, or some glomerular disease of the kidney. If the blood work does not show a cause, and he has more than 500 mg of p/day, he will need a kidney biopsy for a diagnosis, prognosis and a treatment plan.

Question 2

friend has had a kidney transplant 10 years ago, he is leaking protein on new blood work. should he avoid exercise?

Accepted Answer

No: Exercise should not have a negative impact on his protein issue.

Question 3

i recently started taking a whey protein supplement and after a few days i started to experience a burning during urination. is this a protein over load on the kidneys? i have no other symptoms

Accepted Answer

Urinary Pain: Any pain with urination should be further evaluated in a clinical setting. That way certain tests can be performed on the urine such as a Urine Dipstick, which can detect blood, protein, glucose, possible evidence of infection, and other abnormalities in the urine. If necessary, more tests can also be performed to rule out other causes of urinary pain such as STD’s or kidney/bladder stones.

Question 4

i recently started to take a whey protein supplement and started to experience burning during urination. urine is clear. is this due to excessive protein? i have no other symptoms. or previous kidney problems. ive been consuming about 2gm/kg

Accepted Answer

Urinary burning: I would not attribute urinary burning to eating the protein supplement unless you're not drinking anywhere enough fluids. 50 gms per day of protein powder should suffice. Clear appearing urine does not rule out urinary tract infection, prostatitis or urethritis which can be a sexually transmitted disease. Get evaluated and tested by your MD, a urologist or health clinic if urinary burning persists

Question 5

i went to the doctor yesterday. found a bit of blood and protein in my urine. my symptoms was lower back pain and stomach cramps no diaree with nausia but no vomiting. one of the questions was do i have hiccups. i didn't have yesterday but today i do?

Accepted Answer

Hiccups: Hiccups are typically a sign of diaphragmatic irritation. This irritation can occur because of physical irritation such as when the stomach is very full or when there is an infection in the intestines, abdomen or even kidneys. Call your Dr for follow up to let them know that you now have hiccups and see if they want to see you back.

Question 6

how dangerous is that having a protein in kidney?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: There are many conditions that can result in protein in the urine.  Perhaps the most common condition is a urinary tract infection.  Unfortunately, if protein in the urine is diagnosed individually without any other signs of infection, the there needs to be a series of studies to assess for causes.  These can be benign or progressive.  You would need a nephrologist for this.

Question 7

how does high protein diets hurt kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Potentially yes: High protein diets are potentially harmful because the protein load induces an increase in kidney filter pressure to excrete unused protein.  The technical term is hyperfiltration and glomerular hypertension.  The thought is the higher pressures induce more shear force injury on the walls of the kidney filter blood vessels damaging them and thus hastening the decline in kidney function.

Question 8

can i eat proteins if i have had a kidney transplant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: For those with a functioning kidney transplant a regular diet with limited salt and fat is preferred.  For diabetics concentrated sugar may also be limited.

Question 9

does protein in urine always mean kidney dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

No: It is possible to have isolated proteinuria in which case there is protein in the urine (no greater than 3g/24h) but no other abnormalities in urine or blood tests, as well as no symptoms associated with kidney problems and a normal physical exam. It is a diagnosis of exclusion.

Question 10

is eating a high protein diet bad for your kidney health?

Accepted Answer

It can be: A high protein diet can affect kidney health.  This occurs because diets rich in protein can damage the glomerular membrane (a "filter" in the kidneys) and lead to kidney disease.

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What does protein leak from the kidney mean? i over heard my das telling my mom he's got protein leak from his kidney.

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Friend has had a kidney transplant 10 years ago, he is leaking protein on new blood work. should he avoid exercise?

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I recently started taking a whey protein supplement and after a few days i started to experience a burning during urination. is this a protein over load on the kidneys? i have no other symptoms

A member asked:

I recently started to take a whey protein supplement and started to experience burning during urination. urine is clear. is this due to excessive protein? i have no other symptoms. or previous kidney problems. ive been consuming about 2gm/kg

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I went to the doctor yesterday. found a bit of blood and protein in my urine. my symptoms was lower back pain and stomach cramps no diaree with nausia but no vomiting. one of the questions was do i have hiccups. i didn't have yesterday but today i do?

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How dangerous is that having a protein in kidney?

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How does high protein diets hurt kidneys?

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Can i eat proteins if i have had a kidney transplant?

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Does protein in urine always mean kidney dysfunction?

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Is eating a high protein diet bad for your kidney health?

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