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If dipstick urine test shows 15 mg of protein nearly evertime i test, it is a sign of kidney damage or disease?

Q: if dipstick urine test shows 15 mg of protein nearly evertime i test, it is a sign of kidney damage or disease?

: Could be (or could be a normal variant). Need to know how much protein your loosing over a 24 hr period and what other kidney tests show See a Nephrologist (kidney doctor)

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Could be (or could be a normal variant). Need to know how much protein your loosing over a 24 hr period and what other kidney tests show See a Nephrologist (kidney doctor)

Answered 3/5/2021

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A member asked:

If dipstick urine test shows 15 mg of protein nearly evertime i test, it is a sign of kidney damage or disease?

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