I'm really worried about my 3.5-month-old baby boy. For the past couple of days, his urine has been white, and the analysis shows there's a large amount of amorphous phosphate present. Do you know what might be causing this? Will it gradually get better on its own, or is there something I should be doing about it?

Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 1+ Yrs

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Protein in urine (proteinuria) can be concerning.

Proteinuria Grade:

4+ indicates severe proteinuria (nephrotic range)

Possible Causes:

1. Kidney damage or disease (e.g., nephrotic syndrome)
2. Diabetic nephropathy
3. Hypertension
4. Glomerulonephritis
5. Kidney stones
6. Urinary tract infection (UTI)
7. Pregnancy-related issues

Kidney Failure Risk:

Severe proteinuria increases kidney failure risk if left untreated.

Complications:

1. Nephrotic syndrome
2. Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
3. End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
4. Cardiovascular disease

Immediate Action:

1. Consult a nephrologist or urologist.
2. Complete urine analysis and culture.
3. Blood tests (renal function, electrolytes, glucose).
4. Imaging studies (ultrasound, CT scan).

Treatment:

Depends on underlying cause, may include:

1. Medications (ACE inhibitors, ARBs)
2. Blood pressure control
3. Diabetes management
4. Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise)
5. Dialysis (in severe cases)

Answered 04/07/2025