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I have sle , and have had my urinalysis run before . it's come back with protein in it, each time. my platelets are also rising, this past year. ?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

What the question?: But it is not unusual to have kidney involvement in LE leading to proteinuria. However your condition should be monitored.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 2/5/2016

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A member asked:

I have sle , and have had my urinalysis run before . it's come back with protein in it, each time. my platelets are also rising, this past year. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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