My wife just had a urine check and came out that she has too much protein and being sent to a specialist... Now she doesnt have diabeitis, or high blood pressure, or kidney problems... She is not a drug user or smoker... She hasnt been eating as much lately but i dont think that has anything to do with that...
2007-05-11 13:55:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Proteinuria, or protein in the urine, can be caused by many things, some of which do require attention from a doctor. It can be caused by things as simple as stress, an infection, or diabetes, to something more serious, such as kidney problems.
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2007-05-11 14:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by EmilyRN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am just wondering how sure are you that your wife does not have a kidney problem. Has that been found out by the specialist that saw your wife or her history before she saw the specialist. I am also wondering if the specialist who saw her took some blood test to confirm that she does not have any kidney problems.
One of the reason why urine can be found in the kidney is when your kidney is not functioning properly. Normally our kidneys does not allow protein to pass through and be excreted in the urine. If this happens, it could mean that there is trauma or damage in you kidneys.
2007-05-11 14:17:15 · answer #2 · answered by daniella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High protein levels is usually associated with the kidneys. It may not be filtering properly and this will caused high proteins level. Me and my father had high protein levels with two different results. I'm fine now. My dad on the other hand is now on dialysis. The best suggestion is to just take it one day at a time. Oh, by the way, Has she been on the Atkins diet. It has been known to cause kidney problems.
2007-05-11 14:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by Denise79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Protein pours over into the urine when the body cannot use as much as it is synthesizing. In Diabetics, it is a sign of long-term hi blood sugars that lead to Keto Acidosis. loss of appetite is a good indicator also that she probably has Diabetes now. If her urine smells sweet or different than usual that is key to telling the Dr.. Left untreated this can lead to coma and death so don't wait. I had the same symptoms when I developed Diabetes and I was in a coma for 2 days.
2007-05-11 14:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by Rae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Differential diagnosis: 1) Urinary tract infection/cystitis where bacteria are replicating in the urine in her bladder. Urinalysis will quite quickly show this. 2) Metabolic disorder or food she ate. Is this an always type thing, or new onset? 3) She does not flush the toilet often enough. I have a question: Why, in this adult forum are you using the euphemism #1, instead of the term urinate?
2016-03-13 06:21:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have some sort of bacterial infection OR pregnant? I would also be cautious with her gaul bladder (spl). Liver and kidneys could also be a concern. Is she drinking enough water and eating fairly healthy??
2007-05-11 14:05:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be a sign of diabetes, liver, blood or kidney problems.
It's best to have it looked into.
2007-05-11 14:00:09 · answer #7 · answered by tiny Valkyrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It generally a sign of an infection, most often a urinary tract infection, but could be elsewhere in the body.
2007-05-11 14:11:41 · answer #8 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Might just be a urinary tract infection
2007-05-11 14:01:52 · answer #9 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it could also be a sign for a yeast infection
2007-05-11 14:07:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋