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Urology (Expert Forum)
high protein levels in the urine.
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high protein levels in the urine.
by shirley-mclaughlin, Feb 19, 1998 12:00AM
Re: high protein levels in the urine.
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Posted by HFHS M.D.-MS on February 26, 1998 at 14:30:09:
In Reply to: high protein levels in the urine. posted by shirley mclaughlin on February 19, 1998 at 20:59:11:
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Daughter had bi lateral reconstruction of the kidney valves when shewas 18 months and 3 yrs. old. Operation twice. She had nephritis that damaged one kidney. She is now 30 yrs old and has high protein counts in her urine. Over 500 in the creatinine clearance recently done, 2/19/98. What does this mean. Family doctor referred her to nephrologist and to a nutritionist. she is a vegetarian already and eats only chicken and a little cheese. One kidney is very damaged and barely functions and the other is operating at about 80%. Her blood pressure is okay, right now, but has been very high at times.
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Dear Shirley
Thanks you for your question.
As you know, your daughter experienced pyelonephritis ( kidney infection ) as a child which caused her kidneys to scar and shrink. The normal kidney is responsible for filtering the blood to make urine. Some proteins of the body are carried in the blood. When the kidneys’ filtering ability is damaged, they leak protein into the urine.
In order to help the kidneys function maximally for the longest period of time, diet and sometimes medications are prescribed. Nephrologists are physicians who treat kidney problems primarily from a medical (as opposed to surgical) standpoint. Thus your family physician’s decision to suggest that your daughter have further evaluation and possible treatment.
The operations to stop the reflux of urine from the bladder to the kidneys do not effect the process called “reflux nephropathy” that may ;have started before the surgery and which can continue indefinitely. This process affects kidney function to varying degrees.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. The Henry Ford Hospital’s Division has experience in the evaluation and treatment of problems such as you describe. We would be most interested in helping you. You can reach us through our toll-free number (1-800-653-6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any x-rays and pathology slides (not just the reports) as well as any physicians’ notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help them greatly.
Sincerely
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: Reflux Nephropathy, Kidney Scarring, Renal Scarring, Proteinuria
