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Doctor told me i have too much protein in urine, how do i prevent this from turning into something serious?

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Dr. Mark Soloway answered

See a nephrologist: Need to quantify or measure the amount of protein lost in 24 hrs then check with primary doctor or a nephrologist if the amount is above normal.

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Answered 5/8/2014

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A member asked:

Doctor told me i have too much protein in urine, how do i prevent this from turning into something serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Soloway answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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