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A high level can be due to diseases of the blood such as multiple myeloma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia, and hemolytic anemia, kidney disease, liver disease, tuberculosis, or autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, autoimmune hepatitis, or sarcoidosis. Your doctor would need to do further evaluation to determine the exact cause.

2007-07-14 09:29:50 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 5 0

The type of protein measured in blood is often the protein involved with the immune system. High levels of protein in the blood can be due to many factors, depending on the type of protein present. Normally, your blood contains relatively small amounts of millions of types of proteins, which help fight infection. Causes of elevated levels of protein in blood include:

Infection
Chronic inflammation
Certain bone marrow diseases, such as multiple myeloma, amyloidosis and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
A diet high in protein doesn't cause an elevated protein level in the blood. However, in cases of severe malnutrition, overall blood protein can be decreased.

Further testing can help pinpoint the cause of high levels of protein in blood.

2007-07-14 16:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by margarita 7 · 1 0

It usually means there is infection, chronic inflammation somewhere or bone marrow disease. It can also happen from malnutrition, so if you are dieting, cut it out and eat. Find out what your GFR (glomular filtration rate from kidneys) is and how the rest of your labs look. If your kidneys are not working properly it is another possibility. Investigate further and don't ignore it until you are sure you are safe. Increase your fluid intake. Recheck it in 30 days. Find out what your CBC and BMP are. Are you having any other symptoms such as digestive or infection type symptoms?

I wish you the best.
MayoClinic is a good resource for health-related issues.

2007-07-14 16:34:53 · answer #3 · answered by whereRyou? 6 · 0 0

Infection maybe?
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/protein-in-blood/AN01204

2007-07-14 16:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by CAT 6 · 0 0

I've heard that this can be linked with an early detection of Diabetes.

Check out www.webmd.com

That's my source for medical info.

2007-07-14 16:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by julesoriginals 3 · 0 0

diet

2007-07-14 16:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by tinybabecrista 1 · 0 0

infection.

2007-07-14 16:28:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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