U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Louisville, KY
A 20-year-old female asked:

I'm 12 weeks pregnant and 30 mg/dl of protein was found in my urine. is this dangerous or a cause for concern?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Lori Semel
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Proteinuria: Having some protein one time in your urine is not of concern. It can fluctuate by time of the day. Your protein will be monitored at each prenatal visit. Your OB will surely give you more info as pregnancy progresses.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Last updated Sep 28, 2016

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.