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Good afternoon doctors. i had a urinalysis which indicated proteinuria 1+. when should i recheck the protein in the urine? what can i do nutritionally to possibly reduce or eliminate this?

Q: good afternoon doctors. i had a urinalysis which indicated proteinuria 1+. when should i recheck the protein in the urine? what can i do nutritionally to possibly reduce or eliminate this?

: First repeat the test on a freshly voided urine while being properly hydrated. If protein still present your doc will investigate for cause and treat it accordingly- pl wait for that

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

First repeat the test on a freshly voided urine while being properly hydrated. If protein still present your doc will investigate for cause and treat it accordingly- pl wait for that

Answered 2/13/2023

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A member asked:

Good afternoon doctors. i had a urinalysis which indicated proteinuria 1+. when should i recheck the protein in the urine? what can i do nutritionally to possibly reduce or eliminate this?

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