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Protein in urine
Protein in urine is a test result in which a higher than normal level of protein is in the urine sample. Testing a concentrated sample of urine (such as when a person has not drank fluids for many hours) can incorrectly show a high level of urine protein, and so re-testing should be done. Kidney disease and other serious medical problems can cause increased urine protein.
Dr. Keegan Duchicelareviewed this
family medicine 16 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
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