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Hello there, My mom has Rheumatoid arthritis type SLE , now she is having leak of protein. It's been an year with creatinine tests, 24hr urine test etc, now RA doctor is asking for kidney biopsy. My doubt is should we consult nephrology or continue with RA for protein leak

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Hello there, My mom has RA type SLE. Due to which she has protein leak and took tests like 24hr urine, creatanine etc since an year as RA doctor suggested. Now doctor wants to do biopsy for kidney to understand more. My doubt is, should I reach nephrology/urology for the issue or should I continue with RA. Thank you so much for answering

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If there is proteinuria, you should consult a Nephrologist. Kidney biopsy should be done a Nephrologist, if required. Share your reports for additional advice. ...  Read More

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I was diagnosed with IGA nephropathy in 2015 after a kidney biopsy. Kidney biopsy was done since i was leaking proteins in urine. I took medicine for 1 year and later the protein leakage came down to normal. Now I am leaking protein again in the urine and 24 hrs urine sample shows protein leakage of 2g+. Doctor has advised Kidney biopsy again now

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You need close monitoring of kidney function and restrictions on proteins. The medication that was given earlier needs to be continued and dose to titrated. Be in follow up with nephrologist as any de ...  Read More

Dear sir , My sister suffering from sweling on face and legs due to leaking protein in urine 24 hrs urine report protien 7.43 No BP and diabetics .please suggest me treatment. Age 34 Weight 50

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Your sister needs to be seen by a nephrologist at the earliest. Meanwhile, get an ultrasound of the kidneys and a serum creatinine. In her diet she needs to restrict her salt and water intake. Best w ...  Read More

Protein leak in urine, urea and creatinine normal, protein is an issue, no sugar and BP. Cough and cold problem as well since childhood

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Depending on the amount of protein in urine, you may require Renal biopsy.... Consult a Nephrologist... ...  Read More

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I am taking protein supplement. Is it bad for my body. Does it affect my kidney? Sometimes I suffer from digestive problem.

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You can get required amount of protein from your diet . No need of supplements. In case you are doing extra exercises still we can manage that from diet . Overdose of protein will harm kidney .consult ...  Read More

Hi, 4 years back i had kidney stones. Now again I started going to gym and started taking Whey protein. I want to know whether having Whey protein for a person having history of kidney stones affects kidney.

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Hii...from one month i was finding dat my urine was foamy...i got blood test..n my creatinine level in blood and urine is normal but microalbumia creatinine ratio is 172 I dntvhv diabetes butvi used lots of diclowin as i hv rheumatoid arthritis Is my kidney is damaged? Or it can b repaired?

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Helo doc I have been diagnosed with kidney stone that is of 4mm in left kidney and it is midpole I wanted to ask whether I shall be able to take protein and creatine with kidney stone disease The kidney stone is there from last 10 months

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Need dietary changes and liquid changes Should consult ...  Read More

M a lactating mother with 5 month old infant can i have protein x powder in fatty liver( grade 2)

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Can consume. High protein low fat diet is beneficial. ...  Read More

I eat soya chunks daily for protein is soya chunks protein cause any problems to kidney and any future problem

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Clean protein supplements are not harmful to the kidneys Drink 3 lts of water every day If you are maintaining a sedentary lifestyle Then u can take up to 1gm /kg / day As in 60kg- 60gm of protein ...  Read More

Sir/Maam actually I had done a normal urine routine test in which there is Protein+++ in the urine whereas it should be negative, so I want to know how this protein came in the urine and why it increased and how to make it normal.

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Sir if you are having 3+ protien going in the urine it implies u have some problem in your kidney which would require a in person evaluation ...  Read More

Sir/Maam actually I had done a normal urine routine test in which there is Protein+++ in the urine whereas it should be negative, so I want to know how this protein came in the urine and why it increased and how to make it normal.

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There is protein leak happening in your urine the cause is most likely the kidney,there can be a filter issue ...  Read More

Does whey protein damages liver or kidneys in any way i am using muscleblaze whey protein and working out too

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Hello, Whey protein is generally considered safe. Keep in mind to not exceed your recommended total protein intake, even if you are working out because excess can certainly harm your body. What type o ...  Read More

Hi I am taking Telma AM for blood pressure can I take whey protein along with the medication, I take whey protein for breakfast and then take the tablet is it ok? Will it affect my kidneys.

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It is ok ...  Read More

I am 25 years old I have a midpole kidney stone of 4.8mm from last year (tested last month also with still same size) I want to start my protein intake so I am worried about how much protein should I take from natural food items. And will it affect my kidneys if take protein from whey protein My weight is 66 kg and height 5.6 Please tell me ..

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- [x] According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - - [x] Please take consultation for better evaluation ...  Read More

Pls check attached report (No diabtes, no BP). Got, diabetes profile checkup along with annual checkup which had microalbuminuria in the package also. Fasting shows 87 ppbs shows 81 and microalbuminira shows 16.5 mg/L and urine protein shows 14.3.. when checked standard normal values -usually protein levels should be less than 14 however reports s

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Hi Within normal limits. If concerned please repeat after a month ...  Read More

My mom is having protein in urine 3+ . Her kidney sonography reports are normal and her creatine is 1.3. can any urologist help in removing this. Ready for paid consultation.

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Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and its management ...  Read More

I am consuming too much protein Is there any way to protect kidneys. Like supplements or medicines for kidneys

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Hi Too much of anything is harmful likewise with protein supplements. A person with normal functioning kidneys can consume 1-1.5g/kg body weight of protein per day. And one must try to achieve this ...  Read More

Urine analysis shows protein trace in urine. it indicate any kidney problem.i already have kidney stone 2.5mm.

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My mother did a kidney function test in April.her eGFR is 55 ,Creatinine is 1.10 ,Urea serum 15 ,Albumin Creatinine ratio is 2.58 and her electrolytes are normal.she has BP, Cholesterol and Diabetes.her doctor recommended to take protein for every meal.I heard kidney patients should reduce protein intake.please advise?

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Hi Proteinuric kidney disease 0.8g/kg body weight of protein would be enough. Most Indian diets have low protein anyway.. especially vegetarian diet.. just avoid red meat.. ...  Read More

Why my urine routine report shows protein positive Are my kidneys damaged I have infection from last two years

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Hello doctor's, I'm Sayan Chatterjee (age 24+) , Recently in Jan 16th I diagnosed with 3.2mm kidney stone and cystitis in bladder .At that time I also have protein leak in urine ( present+) and my physician told me to do Urine acr ( sample was midstream urine) and the report was following Urine microalbumin: 2.2 mg/dl Urine creatinine: 0.105gm/dl U

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Hi .. basically creatinine increases for 2-3 reasons .. can u connect with me on WhatsApp on 959798368zero... I'll guide u appropriately ...  Read More

Recently I had routine check up... It came protein 6.2 mg...Dr advised albumin., it came ACR 2.25...if kidneys are working properly, why there is protein in urine... Have kidney damage been started? Reports attached.. Plz reply?

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Today I had routine annual check up... It came protein in urine... I am vegetarian, I don't eat so much protein.. I don't have any symptoms.. Are my kidneys affected? Report attached

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Protenuria has many physiological causes as well ...  Read More

Is it ok to take heavy protein like 200gm per day for life long ? Will it cause any issue ? In kidney or otherwise?

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Hi Ideally 200 gm is very high amt of protein U can't consume it Yes it can affect kidney ...  Read More

I got multiple stones in my kidney which are just 4mm in size but getting persistent foam in my urine so I went to consult a doctor..got to know I am getting protein in my urine..I don't have diabetes or bp problems still getting this problem and RBC are also increasing so I am worried please suggest m I getting kidney failure?

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Hello, I am detected with kidney stone. I was on hight protein diet [ eggs , protein shakes , protein bar , protein chips ]. Is these stones are because od this high protein diet ? Also Can I consume L-carnitine whipe having kidney stone ? What food do I need to avoid ?

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It is advised to decrease protein intake for kidney stones. But full investigation is needed for exact cause. Kindly consult a urologist ...  Read More

Will the kidneys be affected if followed a High protein low carb diet even if we have sufficient water intake? Please advise.

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Hi sir Please have a balanced diet Too much of anything is harmful for health. ...  Read More

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