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Normal C3 Test, Have Renal Stone, Urine Shows Protein. Is It Dangerous?
Hi doc,good evening.I want to know if 2+ protein in my sons urine is dangerous.He had been test for C3 this month and he is of normal range.But he has a kidney stone measuring abour 2 cm.Also his diet is only fish and vegetable,less salt too.He rarely eats meat.Please help me.Been to the doctor for 5 times now,thanks a lot
Fri, 13 Jul 2012
hi doubleM, 2cm kidney stone is a large stone, it needs to be treated even if it is not causing symptoms. The protein in urine may be due to the stone or stone-related urinary infection. Consult a urologist. take care.
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