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If one stops drinking will level of protein in urine go back to normal?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably not: Protein in the urine isn't usually due to drinking, so stopping won't make a difference. If you have abnormal levels of protein in the urine, you should find out why.

Dr Yarborough agreed

Answered 11/7/2014

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