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I have been having intermittent kidney pain for a few weeks with occasional protein in urine what can cause this? gp unsure what it could be

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Can not be unsure: need more tests. for diagnosis.Consult nephrologist for diagnosis which is very important. Protein in urine has multiple causes.

Answered 8/16/2018

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