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I recently got my Urine Analysis and Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio test done. Urine Analysis is normal but Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio is a little high. Random Urine Creatinine Enzymatic: 6.1mg/dL Urine Protein Concentration : 2.9 mg/dL Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio is: 0.48 mg/dL The report says "Significant Proteinuria,but below nephrotic ra

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You can reduce protein intake in food like dairy products milk, ,non vegcurd etc. Herbal tea like ginger, turmeric tea or tulsi tea will help. Saok coriander seeds overninght and drink water nextornin ...  Read More

I recently got my UPCR test done and the value is a little high. Random Urine Creatinine Enzymatic:6.1 mg/dL Urine Protein Concentration: 2.9 mg/dL Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio is 0.48 I am worried,is it critical or can it be managed in diet changes ? I am an active person and I work out everyday

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These little higher values may not be significant… please repeat test with adequate hydration ...  Read More

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Does taking two glasses of water right before giving urine sample dilute it and give false negative for urine proteins or can it affect protein to creatinine ratio

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Why do you want to drink water before giving samples? It's best given on empty stomach ...  Read More

I have a normal urine protein and creatinine ratio (<0.2) around 0.12 but I have urine protein about 30 mg/dl measured from a random sample .I can see foam in my urine as well ,what does this mean.

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Thai foam is not likely to be due to this protein. Need to take more water intake. Some amount of foam are always there when urine fall from height. If still have query then can consult a nephrologist ...  Read More

I got protein to creatinine ratio twice in 10 days and there's a massive change in values.. should I repeat it again or is it normal ...recent once shows that my pc ratio is 0.06 and before 10 days it was 0.16

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Hi. Both are in the normal range. It's influenced by multiple factors. If u have any symptoms we can evaluate further otherwise not required ...  Read More

My 2 year old daughter has consistent mild swelling just below both eyes (please zoom the attached picture) since last 6-8 months. Aside this, she doesn't have any other symptoms. In December 2022, we conducted Urine test and reports indicate: Total Protein = 16.40 mg/dl Creatinine = 61.55 Protein Creatinine Ratio = 0.27 Please refer to the detai

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Please consult a pediatrician as the baby needs detailed examination. ...  Read More

Sir i have done urine protein ceratine ratio test At 4pm and the value is 0.18 Protein 17 Ceratine 100 4pm time is reliable should i do test for second urine in the morning for urine protein creatine ratio test My gfr is 125

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Yes. Spot morning sample is the best. If still in doubt then we can do a 24hrs urine protein. Pls meet a nephrologist for further evaluation ...  Read More

Hi I have normal acr ratio but Urine creatinine is not in normal range. Attached the report. What could be the reason

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See nephrologist at regal hospital ...  Read More

My daughter age is 5.5yrs n at age of 14 months she was having reflux.after starting antibiotics she cured.n after that we checked yearly some urine reports ref by Dr.now her urine /protein creatinine ratio is0.010..is it normal.

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Don't talk about reports. Tell me what problems she is having. Investigation is to substantiate the diagnosis not to substitute it ...  Read More

Sir i have done urine protein ratio randomly at 4 pm itis 0.18 And my gfr is 125 Protein is 17 Ceratine is 100 They are the normal value should i rely in this test and be comfortable or should i i worry for any other test I pee 10 times a day

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Can you please mention the unit of your reports. Like Protein 17 mg. Or you can consult me. ...  Read More

Hi , my husband had a urine and blood test in July this year Egfr was 93 normal , blood creatinine normal Random urine collection - Albumin 56 mg/l Urine creatinine 1.7 mmol/l ( lab sugested low creatinine , may have to redo with first morning urine) Acr was 31.8 mg/mmol which is high We have redone tests in October Egfr is same normal, blood cre

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Nothing to worry. Given his normal kidney function, no diabetes or hypertension, and stable labs, the mildly high ACR is likely from dilute urine rather than kidney disease. The next step is to repeat ...  Read More

Have attached my son's urine report..can u pls explain me clearly about trace of protein in urine as per his report ..tia

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Trace protein means any where from 15-30mg\dl of protein in the urine ,but it can be false positive secondary to dehydration,urine infection , strenuous excercise ...  Read More

What is the normal urinary creatinine range in a spot urine sample for an urine albumin to creatine ratio (UACR) test

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For an average male any where between 40-300 mg/dl .or 20-25mg/dl per kg ...  Read More

My earlier 24 hrs urine protein test results which were done 16-18 months ago were 60 mg/day & 80 mg/day,respectively Now it came 120 mg/day So,can these variations from 60 mg/day or 80 mg/day to 120 mg/day after 16-18 months be considered as a normal day to day variation or fluctuation ? Is 120 mg/day of urinary protein in the borderline or is

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Yes sir it's normal please don't worry ...  Read More

Does considering urine volume in calculation of 24 hrs urinary protein overcome errors due to diluted urine ?

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Hi 24 hr urine volume is almost same everyday, this is the better way of understanding average urine protein. This will help to understand the cause of the protein loss and whether the proteins are g ...  Read More

Last month I have checked urine microalbumin was around 10. Today it is showing around 175. I am on vegetarian diet last 1.5months. Creatinine 1.1 now. Last month protein to creatinine ratio was 0.2. And last month no protein leak in urine. I have 2mm few renal calculi. Now I have some infected anal fistula. Will it cause microalbumin to increase?

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Yes, microalbumin is protein.. any infection/fever/exercise/concentrated urine causes increased protein excretion.. Are you a diabetic? Or any recent change in drugs? ...  Read More

Hello, I am now 21 week and 5 days in my Pregnancy........ My MICROALBUMIN and CREATININE RATIO IN URINE is as follows:- URINE MICROALBUMIN is 15.96 mg/L URINARY CREATININE is 944 mg/L Urine Albumin and Creatinine ratio is 16.90 mg/g I don't have any swallowing or bomiting tendency... Are all the reports within the normal range??? Please guide me d

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My serum creatinine is 1.3 (lab upper range 1.2). DTPA RENOGRAM is GFR 84ml/min. Left 47.3%, right 52.7% CT with contrast was normal. No protein in urine. But still creatinine is upper since 2years. Whether I have CKD or not? If yes why creatinine is upper? Please help me

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Well it's a difficult question, creatine clearance value depends on dehydration,sex of the person and muscle mass ,in such situation we can cystatin c test available all the big lab it doesn't worry ...  Read More

I am diabetic and BP. As per tests done on 21st April - FBS 80, PPBS 180, Hba1c 7.9%, Serum Creatinine 1.38. Urine Protein - Trace. Repeated again today - at Same level. Other Kidney tests - Uric Acid - 7, Blood Urea - 39, Blood Urea Nitrogen - 17, BUN Creatinine Ratio - 13. As per last month tests - FBS 110, PPBS 180, Urine Protein 1+ and Creatini

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Please get URINE PROTEIN CREATININE RATIO FUNDUS EXAMINATION done ...  Read More

Since two month advice by a doctor of Chennai Apollo, Medicine wysolone 20 mg and Immutil 360 are continued. Urine foaming is fluctuated. Now what can we do for my Son.

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Is renal biopsy done? ...  Read More

My A/C ratio is in moderate range 47.3 mg/g(above normal). Normal is below 30. Is there anything to worry about. I attached the report for reference. Kindly guide me.

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

Hello Dr. my husband got his lab test done recently. He got albumin/creatinine ratio like 72mcg/mg. Can you please let me know if this is an alarming health issue or it is normal ? What is the treatment for this issue? Thank you.

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72 is mildly elevated...he will require detailed evaluation. It's not alarming but we need to confirm what is the reason and then decide on treatment ...  Read More

I have CKD and was stable with a creatinine level of 2.2, urine creatinine around 19, and 1+ proteinuria for the past three years. My nephrologist prescribed Telma 20 to manage proteinuria, though I have no high blood pressure or diabetes. After starting Telma 20, my creatinine rose from 2.2 to 2.6 and remained there for three months. When the dose

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Until and unless ,the proteinuria is not controlled, your kidneys wil get damaged Telma is the 1st tab which is known for helping your kidneys and preventing it's progession If you chase behind seru ...  Read More

Hi, I am diabetic. All tests normal apart from Hba1c in Jan - 9%, Protein 2+ in urine in Jan, then consulted general physician he noticed high bp. Doctor started hypertension medicine stamlo 5mg in Jan for 15 days with glynamac mv 2 twice for sugar. After 15 days tests repeated my FBS - 130, PPBS - 211, protein 2+ Doctor changed my bp medicine to t

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With the available reports It looks like diabetes has affected your kidneys That's why you are losing protein through the urine Many a times ,1st problems are noted in urine that is losing protein t ...  Read More

In my urnine examination protein traces dedected but creatinine level is normal and other test normal but feeling burning sensation in urine

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Burning sensation in urine could be because of many reasons commonly being dehydration, increased intake of spicy food or an urinary tract infection Trace protein could also be there cause of uti or ...  Read More

Hi,my 8yr old son has steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome.he is on mycophenolic acid since 4months.recently he is suffering from allergic cough and his urine protein is between 1+ and 2+. Pls tell me will this be ok..or will the protein increase.there are no symptoms of swelling.

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If you are really worried then go for spot pcr. Much better indicator than cue . If you are using dipstick method for proteinuria assessment then the trend of the values must be taken into considerati ...  Read More

I had done urine analysis in which there was trace protein, pus cells 4-5hpf, RBC 8-9 hpf. I had also done Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio which was 0.16 mg/creat. I face muscle loss and also dry skin , I had visited two nephrologist who said it's in normal range and no further investigation required. But I face weakness each day. What can I do? Sr

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Rbc 8-9 isn’t normal by any means Needs evaluation Imaging is required Also, urine protein ratio timing is imp, it should be 1st sample in morning ...  Read More

I have undergone 24hr urine protein test because I observed bubble in urine I have diabetes and my hba1c is 6.1 My bp is almost normal But In 24 hrs urine protein test I got Protein 7.5 mgdl Volume 2600ml Total protein 200mg24hr But I why protein in urine,even my sugar is under control I have done uacr test also it's also normal Creatinine 0.

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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey. ...  Read More

I have diabetes and my hba1c is 6.1 ,I have taken 24hrs urine protein test and got results of Protein=7.1 mgdl Total volume=2600 Total protein =203mg24hr And Uacr test on different day Protein less than 5 Urine creatinine 64 Uacr below 10 But why protein in urine, may I know the reason my kft is normal creatinine but uric acid is 8

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Was there any episode of infection, strenuous activity, or fever prior doing the 24 hr urine protein. ...  Read More

I have done urine test after 24hrs observation. Taking dytor s due to fluid retention in stomach. Pls find the attachment. Protein is 0.37

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