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Suggest Medication For Kidney Infection And Protein In Urine

hi was on the hcg diet about a year ago i did lose the weight but whwn i was achild i had a kidney infection that i had to much prtein in my urine i used to swell, but the swelling came back in march it goes and comes back .my kidney function test came back normal.did the diet cause the infection to come back and wat can i do for the swelling to go down on my ankles?????????? my age is 27 and height is 174cm.
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Proteins in urine can occur due to serious conditions involving the kidneys. It shows that there is a problem related to filtration of the proteins in the kidney basement membrane. The basement membrane also known as glomerular basement membrane plays an important part in not allowing protein molecules to pass through. In diseases of kidneys, this basement membrane can no longer control the amount of proteins passing in urine. It is important to repeat kidney function tests regularly and confirm the diagnosis on doing ultrasound guided renal biopsy if recommended by the nephrologist. Treatment is strictly based on the findings at biopsy and might include steroids and medications used in treating post infective autoimmune diseases affecting kidneys. Please discuss with your doctors and follow diet changes as suggested.
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Suggest Medication For Kidney Infection And Protein In Urine

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Proteins in urine can occur due to serious conditions involving the kidneys. It shows that there is a problem related to filtration of the proteins in the kidney basement membrane. The basement membrane also known as glomerular basement membrane plays an important part in not allowing protein molecules to pass through. In diseases of kidneys, this basement membrane can no longer control the amount of proteins passing in urine. It is important to repeat kidney function tests regularly and confirm the diagnosis on doing ultrasound guided renal biopsy if recommended by the nephrologist. Treatment is strictly based on the findings at biopsy and might include steroids and medications used in treating post infective autoimmune diseases affecting kidneys. Please discuss with your doctors and follow diet changes as suggested.