Does high protein in urine always mean kidney disease?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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Yes, high protein in urine means that one has kidney disease or their kidneys are not working properly.

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Hello sir. Concerning my urine test report we found that there is presence of protein and a few blood cells in the urine whereas the creatinine and urea are normal. How does it affect my kidney?

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Hello Doctor, good evening. I got my urine test and blood test done today and received the reports. In urine examination, proteins were positive. In the blood report, total blood count was 5.1 with reference 3.8 to 4.8, MCH was 26 with reference 27 to 32, MCHC was 30 with reference 31.5 to 34.5, white blood count was 17,570 with reference 4,000 to 10,000, and lymphocytes were 14 with reference 20 to 40. Could you please advise what these readings indicate and suggest appropriate medication?

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