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Hydronephrosis with urine infection
My 5 months son has urine infection (full field pus cells with 3+ albuminuria) and ultrasound has hydronephrosis of one kidney, one kidney is normal. After starting antibiotic for one week, now child is having 4-5 pus cells but protein is still 3+. Pls tell why protein is not getting better. Thanks
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Madam did he hav any issues when he was a new born .. did he have recurrent UTI.. need few details .. can u WhatsApp on 959798368zero.. I need to discuss wit u ..
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Dr. Harsha M V
Nephrology
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi
Protienuria can be due to many reasons.
Persisting proteinuria after treatment of UTI could be renal loss.
Need more details.
@Kidneydoctorrr (IG)
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Please consult for further details.
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