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How many mg/dl of protein would have to be in the urine to see bubbles or foam?

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Dr. Christiaan Maurer answered

Foam: 100mg/dl or about 0.5-1.0 grams per days. Also can be caused by retrograde ejeculation.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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