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I have a lot of underlying health issues and i am pregnant and 41 years of age. i am 8 weeks, but my urine cultured showed urine protein was 224. do you think my docs are going to put me on bedrest?

Q: i have a lot of underlying health issues and i am pregnant and 41 years of age. i am 8 weeks, but my urine cultured showed urine protein was 224. do you think my docs are going to put me on bedrest?

: Urine culture is to check for infection. Protein is checked by a chemical exam. Check with your OB. From your info there is no indication of bed rest

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Urine culture is to check for infection. Protein is checked by a chemical exam. Check with your OB. From your info there is no indication of bed rest

Answered 3/24/2023

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A member asked:

I have a lot of underlying health issues and i am pregnant and 41 years of age. i am 8 weeks, but my urine cultured showed urine protein was 224. do you think my docs are going to put me on bedrest?

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