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Can Protein Levels Of 4+ Symptoms For Nephrotic Syndrome?

Hi I have just been to a walk In centre and have been told I have 4+ protein showing up in my urine n trace of blood and been told to go straight to the hospital as I have nephrotic syndrome but on remission.
Please tell me is it important to go into the hospital or can I wait till monday
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Presence of such a high amount of protein in the urine certainly needs thorough evaluation and could indicate towards Nephrotic Syndrome,however
It will depend on further tests to confirm whether you have Nephrotic Syndrome.
And yes you can wait till Monday
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Can Protein Levels Of 4+ Symptoms For Nephrotic Syndrome?

Hi, Presence of such a high amount of protein in the urine certainly needs thorough evaluation and could indicate towards Nephrotic Syndrome,however It will depend on further tests to confirm whether you have Nephrotic Syndrome. And yes you can wait till Monday