Protean in Urine, is this bad?

Question

I have not herd from my DR. yet.

Answer 1

Protein in your urine could and most likely indicates an infection.

This test is most often performed when kidney disease is suspected. It may be used as a screening test.

Normally, protein is not found in urine when a routine dipstick test is performed. This is because the kidney is supposed to keep large molecules, such as protein, in the blood and only filter out smaller impurities. Even if small amounts of protein do get through, they are normally re-absorbed by the body and used as a source of energy.

Some proteins will appear in the urine if the levels of protein in blood become high, even when the kidney is functioning properly.

If the kidney is diseased, protein will appear in the urine -- even if the blood levels are normal.

Abnormal results may mean an increase in urine protein, and this may indicate:

Amyloidosis
Bacterial pyelonephritis
Bladder tumor
Congestive heart failure (inadequately perfusing the kidneys)
Diabetic nephropathy
Glomerulonephritis
Goodpasture's syndrome
Heavy metal poisoning
Lupus erythematosus
Malignant hypertension
Multiple myeloma
Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotoxic drug therapy
Polycystic kidney disease
Preeclampsia

Answer 2

There are no good reasons for having protein in the urine. Let's hope that they can determine the cause and that it is correctable.

Answer 3

It's not like freak out bad. However you should drink more water about 8 glasses a day because if you don't it could lead to diabetes.