• female
• 50 Years
• 01/04/2021

Is protein in urine serious?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 1+ Yrs

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a very small amount is not serious but large amount is due to underlying kidney disease.

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