Renal failure: what does "protein in the urine" mean? Posted: 02-08-07 07:41am
i went to the doctor to have some blood
work done and was told that i have too
much protein in my urine, and i don't
undestand what that means. and i was also
told that my white blood cells are very
low
Proteins in the urine mean that your
kidneys do not function well. A complete
laboratory renal status (urea, creatinin,
renal clearance…) and abdominal
ultrasound should be performed to check
the health of the kidneys. In your case,
renal failure could be a long-term
complication that has manifested from
diabetes.
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Proteins in the urine mean that your
kidneys do not function well. A complete
laboratory renal status (urea, creatinin,
renal clearance…) and abdominal
ultrasound should be performed to check
the health of the kidneys. In your case,
renal failure could be a long-term
complication that has manifested from
diabetes.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by family doctors who practice medicine for the general public. For more information about eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Vascular and Circulatory Disorders Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
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