Question 1

my male friend has blood in his urine, but no pain associated with it. he was diagnosed with a uti, but the test revealved a high protien count, ideas?

Accepted Answer

UTI: If he is otherwise healthy it could all represent a simple bladder infection. However, UTI in a young male is not nearly as common as in women, so it might require further work-up by his physician.  Protein or blood in the urinalysis is not unusual in the presence of a uti.  He should have his urinalysis repeated after completion of antibiotics to ensure the protein and blood have resolved.

Question 2

i have found protein 15(+++) and leukocytes large(+++) in urine. is it just uti?

Accepted Answer

: Heavy proteinuria with dipstick test is not consistent with a lower UTI. I am not sure what type of dipstick you use because 15 is trace protein in most types unless you use the one which labels 15 as 3+.  Large leukocytes may be consistent with UTI but not by itself. Besides, lower UTI symptoms (frequency, painful voiding, change in urine color or odor) are almost always present. Take care.

Question 3

the protein in my urine is elevated but theres no blood or wbcs   could i still have a uti?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some infections can be more urethral or bladder wall and not  show a lot of findings

Question 4

if i have 30mg/dl of protein in my urine during a uti, is this normal or do i have kidney damage from this? can i treat this without abx?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: First treat the infection if present and then check the protein.  Normally it will be high during an infection because of the red and white blood cells in the urine.  Probably no kidney damage.  Significant protein in the urine is over 150mg/day.

Question 5

my urine dipstick is 2+ for leukocytes, 1+ for proteins, ph 6.5, sg: 1.020, everything else is negative. do i have a uti?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that,  UTI is a possibility though there are other causes of leukocytes in urine. It would take urine culture to be sure. 
Wish you good health!

Question 6

i have blood and protein in urine what does this mean uti ?

Accepted Answer

Urinary Tract Infect: Without a full history of your symptoms these urine findings would indicate that you have an infection.  

Urinary tract infections can be quite bothersome so hopefully your medical advisor is helping you solve this.

Question 7

urine analysis for uti showed trace bacteria and small amount of protein. what can cause protein?

Accepted Answer

Kidney disease?: Proteinuria can be an early sign of medical kidney diseases.  A nephrologist can help with some further testing.

Question 8

i have tested my urine and have ++leucocytes and + protein. what could cause this? i have no symptoms of uti.

Accepted Answer

Consult doctor: There may be more in the urine than you discovered. There may be infection in kidney. Also more information is needed about your health such as are you diabetic, have hypertension or are pregnant.

Question 9

6yrs old girlhas never had uti her urine test said 30 next to protein and a month what could this be should i be worried she is a lil dehydrated?

Accepted Answer

Proteinuria: Protein in the urine is not a normal finding. First need to quantitate the protein loss. Get the child checked out by her Pediatrician

Question 10

hi there, i have been struggling the last few weeks with what seems to be a uti i have a fever hot body and pain in my sides, as well as nausea. it comes and goes. 
i was tested for uti and there was protein in my urine. i need a referral ?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Yes if you were in US we might prescribe over the phone but the flank pain and fever suggests you need to be seen to be certain what is going on. Do not delay.

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My male friend has blood in his urine, but no pain associated with it. he was diagnosed with a uti, but the test revealved a high protien count, ideas?

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I have found protein 15(+++) and leukocytes large(+++) in urine. is it just uti?

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The protein in my urine is elevated but theres no blood or wbcs could i still have a uti?

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If i have 30mg/dl of protein in my urine during a uti, is this normal or do i have kidney damage from this? can i treat this without abx?

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My urine dipstick is 2+ for leukocytes, 1+ for proteins, ph 6.5, sg: 1.020, everything else is negative. do i have a uti?

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I have blood and protein in urine what does this mean uti ?

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Urine analysis for uti showed trace bacteria and small amount of protein. what can cause protein?

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I have tested my urine and have ++leucocytes and + protein. what could cause this? i have no symptoms of uti.

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6yrs old girlhas never had uti her urine test said 30 next to protein and a month what could this be should i be worried she is a lil dehydrated?

A member asked:

Hi there, i have been struggling the last few weeks with what seems to be a uti i have a fever hot body and pain in my sides, as well as nausea. it comes and goes. i was tested for uti and there was protein in my urine. i need a referral ?

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