A member asked:

My father has been having issues with swelling in his legs for a year now. doc just now decided to take urine sample. protein at 9300 (not a typo).

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

DOCTOR: This may be related to a number of problems. The one could be related to kidney disease especially if a diabetic. The other thing that comes to mind is multiple myeloma that causes significant proteinuria. This is important and should seek help now.

Answered 2/14/2016

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