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5889951 tn?1380316047

Protein in urine

Yesterday I had an appointment with my Dr. and she told me I had protein in my urine she teied to explain to me what it is but I don't exactly get it. She told me it was nothing to worry about that I measured at -1 and that I need to drink more water can someone help me understand this?
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Protein Excess protein in your urine can be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI), kidney damage, or certain other disorders. Later in your pregnancy, it can also be a sign of preeclampsia if it's accompanied by high blood pressure. If you have protein in your urine but your blood pressure is normal, your sample will be sent to the lab for a culture to see whether you have a UTI.
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It coukd be a UTI or kidney infection because you are earlier on. Also could be from dehydration.


Here is other causes:

There are many other possible causes of protein in urine. Emotional stress, being exposed to cold or heat, fever, and strenuous exercise are some of the temporary conditions that can cause this problem, according to the Mayo Clinic. Chronic kidney failure, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, Hodgkin's lymphoma, kidney disease, leukemia, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and sickle cell anemia are a few of the many conditions that can cause protein in urine, according to the Mayo Clinic. Also keep in mind that certain medications and dehydration can also cause the problem.
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5889951 tn?1380316047
Ok thank you I am only 14+4 and I read if its preeclampsia it is more noticeable later on in tri two and early tri three I was just worried.
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5159375 tn?1368562728
I had the same problem about a month ago. The cause for concern is that high levels of protein in urine is an indication of preeclampsia . However if it is low, like yours measured they will just monitor your blood pressure and any swelling you get. Don't stress it though :) everything should be fine
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