Question 1

what causes protein in the urine?

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A lot of causes: In young people protein in the urine is usually due to heavy exercise or could be due to standing too long but it usually  is minimal. The most common pathological cause of protein in the urine is diabetes followed by hypertension. Other causes are usually "glomerulonephritis" which are a group of diseases affecting the functional units of the kidneys. If you have protein in the urine call ur doc.

Question 2

what does +1 protein in your urine equal?

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1+ protein: 1+ protein is the equivalent of 200-500 mg/24 hours. The usual system quantifies protein as 0, trace, and then 1+ to 4+. So there is a source of protein in the urine and the meaning of this needs to be looked at with any other lab abnormalities, signs/symptoms, clinical context.

Question 3

what do i do if i have protein in my urine?

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Protein in urine: Slight protein in urine can be normal in some people. Any amount of protein in the urine initially needs an evaluation to further determine the cause. Based on the amount of protein in urine and other associated symptoms there can be a wide variety of causes. Please see a kidney specialist for further evaluation.

Question 4

what causes trace of protein in the urine?

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Normal: Hi,
There are many things that cause this and finding trace amounts of protein in urine alone, doesn't indicate presence or absence of disease. For example, things as common as exercise (leading to muscle breakdown) can cause trace amounts of protein to show up on a urinalysis. Hope this helps

Question 5

how could i have gotten protein in my urine?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Protein loss is not normal.  It is an indication that the membranes in your kidney is leaky.  It is usually a result of inflammation and chronic changes to the kidney tissue.  See a kidney doctor to run some more tests and see if things can be done to decrease protein loss.  The higher the protein in the urine, the faster your kidneys will progress to complete failure.

Question 6

recently bloody and protein in my urine, why?

Accepted Answer

? Glomerulonephritis: Resence of both protein & blood inin urine suggest a medical, non surgical kidney problem such as glomerulonephritis. This is best managed by a nephrologist.. This would better be treated sooner rather than later. Good luck.

Question 7

what can you do to get protein out your urine?

Accepted Answer

See a nephrologist: Orthostatic proteinuria only occurs when you are up and about, i.e. During the day. Significant proteinuria occurs round the clock. Such proteinuria should be worked up by a nephrologist, who can evaluat the problem and then give appropriate advice.

Question 8

what are the causes of protein in a men's urine?

Accepted Answer

Many things!: Diabetes, nephrotic syndrome, infection of the bladder, prostate infection.  This list is quite long.

Question 9

my protein levels in my urine is very high. why?

Accepted Answer

Kidney disease: High protein in urine suggest kidney pathology, most likely one type of glomerulonephritis (something like kidney inflammation), depending of the level of protein you may need biopsy (usually if more than 1 gm per day), for sure if > 3 gm/day) and that is pretty much only way to determine diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

what type of diet removes protein in the urine?.

Accepted Answer

Nephrology: There should not be any protein in your urine.  Patients with renal disease may have significant amounts of protein in their urine.    If you do have proteinuria an evaluation by a nephrologist would be the next step.

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