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Suggest Treatment For Elevated Protein In Urine
Question: Just had a lab test done and it came back with elevated protein in urine and slightly elevated white cell count in my blood
Brief Answer:
Usually a transit finding, recheck in 3 month
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Unfortunately, it's only a small snapshot of what is going on in your body so I would not be concerned at all. I would recommend getting your blood work and urine screened again in about 3-4 months. Both elevations are most likely transit and will go away next time you check them.
Let me know if you have additional questions.
Usually a transit finding, recheck in 3 month
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Unfortunately, it's only a small snapshot of what is going on in your body so I would not be concerned at all. I would recommend getting your blood work and urine screened again in about 3-4 months. Both elevations are most likely transit and will go away next time you check them.
Let me know if you have additional questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks. In looking on internet, that was what I was thinking. My Doctor did not seem too concerned either, but wanted a second thought.
Brief Answer:
Usually transient* finding
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Dehydration, stress, exercise, elevated blood pressure, diabetes, and some medications can cause both of these lab values to be elevated also. So drink more water, continue to exercise, eat a healthy balance of fruits and vegetables, control your stress, blood pressure, and other medical conditions, and get rechecked in 3 months.
Your doctor should also be following your creatinine and BUN levels, which is a measure of kidney function. If your creatinine or BUN increases with protein in your urine, then you will need to be worked up for kidney disease. However, I suspect this a temporary finding and will resolve with your next check up.
Let me know if you have additional questions.
Usually transient* finding
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Dehydration, stress, exercise, elevated blood pressure, diabetes, and some medications can cause both of these lab values to be elevated also. So drink more water, continue to exercise, eat a healthy balance of fruits and vegetables, control your stress, blood pressure, and other medical conditions, and get rechecked in 3 months.
Your doctor should also be following your creatinine and BUN levels, which is a measure of kidney function. If your creatinine or BUN increases with protein in your urine, then you will need to be worked up for kidney disease. However, I suspect this a temporary finding and will resolve with your next check up.
Let me know if you have additional questions.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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