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What Causes The Presence Of Protein In Urine?

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Posted on Wed, 23 Aug 2017
Question: protein in my urine has my doctor asking me to see a kidney specialist. If I am already treated for diabetes and high BP what else will they do? I don't want to go
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Change of medicine is a possibility

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for query.

Was 24 hr urine protein done?
Sometimes the protein leak can be transient.
most commonly kidney damage is there leading to protein leak, the reasons are obviously High BP and Diabetes. It is important to control sugar and pressure to stop progression of damage.
However there are certain things that damage kidney esp medications.
So your kidney specialist would assess those culprits to stop further damage. example medication can be changed for you BP and Diabetes.
So it is better to visit once and it's up to you finally.
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
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What Causes The Presence Of Protein In Urine?

Brief Answer: Change of medicine is a possibility Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for query. Was 24 hr urine protein done? Sometimes the protein leak can be transient. most commonly kidney damage is there leading to protein leak, the reasons are obviously High BP and Diabetes. It is important to control sugar and pressure to stop progression of damage. However there are certain things that damage kidney esp medications. So your kidney specialist would assess those culprits to stop further damage. example medication can be changed for you BP and Diabetes. So it is better to visit once and it's up to you finally.