My family doctor said I got protein in my kidneys. What should I do or take?
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Dear Worried About Protein In Urine,\n\nYou didn?t ask too many questions, besides you wouldn?t ask if it wasn?t important. If you looked at TeenHealthFX?s response to Low level Of Protein In Urine you?d realize that low levels of protein in the urine is not uncommon and need not be cause for alarm. Your doctor may even have explained this to you and would have ordered additional tests if he/she was concerned. Since this situation seems to being giving you a great deal of worry maybe you should go back to your pediatrician or primary care physician and ask the questions that are bothering you. You may want to get your parents involved, they most likely would be glad to provide you with emotional support and guidance if you need it. If you are still worried, ask your doctor to refer you to a nephrologist, which is a doctor who specializes in this disorder. Before going, make a list of your concerns and ask the questions during the exam. The more information you have the less you?ll worry.\n\nProteinuria (protein in the urine) may be a sign of important kidney disease in some people. However, sometimes the proteinuria is associated with a viral infection and resolves within a few weeks (transient proteinuria). This is generally speaking not a problem. In otherwise well teenagers, we often find that the proteinuria is "postural". That means the proteinuria disappear after a period of lying flat. This is also not associated with serious kidney disease. The urine should be checked again first thing in the morning, just upon awakening. If protein is detected, further investigations should be performed.\n\nAnother cause of an elevated protein level can come from a diet that has an abnormally high amount of protein. The most common culprit would be the protein supplements some athletes take in order to build strength. TeenHealthFX cautions against the use of these products because a large quantity of protein can overwhelm the kidneys. Besides, you can get all the protein you need from a well balanced diet without the risk.\n\nIf you would like to meet with a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center For Health at 973.889.6350 for an appointment.\n\nSigned: TeenHealthFX
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Drink it with water, oj has lots of excess sugar. Drink lots of water or creatine can be bad for your kidneys.
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take vitamin ,protein food . drink more water.
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sounds like eather prostrait or a kidney stone blokeg your seeing the righ sort of doctor if these meds are to bothersom for  you tell the dr you need other meds or treatments or that you need to see a kiddney specialist this is a renalogist quick luck flaim
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This is a diuretic which means it helps the body excrete more fluids. Last time I checked the process of eliminating excess fluids through the kidneys were the same for males as for females so obviously a male can take this drug. Meantime if you had any sense you would lay off the protein drinks, you are headed for long term damage.
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You probably have a kidney infection.  You should see a doctor.  Also try drinking more water and cranberry juice (not cranberry juice cocktail, but real 100% cranberry juice) to flush out your system.
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i suggest u get your renal function tests done along with other routine investigations like blood sugar.Renal fn. tests include serum creatinine,BUN,sodium and patassium.
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Especially if you are male, you need to see a doctor right away. My uncle, who felt just fine, suddenly had blood &, as he described it - "ickies & other matter", in his urine which quickly resulted in him not being able to go at all. Turned out he had advanced renal (kidney) cancer & was totally unaware of it. Please don't put off seeing the doctor, even if you find out it isn't something quite as horrible because I'd hate to think of anyone having to go through the mess he's just been through. And, before you think, "No, that couldn't be it;" stop to think of the fact that you aren't supposed to get blood & stones in your urine. Call for an appointment today, even if you have to visit a free clinic.\n\nGood luck!
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Protein contains nitrogen. When protein is broken down and digested, it creates ammonia from the nitrogen. Ammonia is toxic, so the body must get rid of it quickly. The kidneys convert the toxic ammonia into the less toxic urea, which then gets converted to urine.\n\nHigh protein just means the kidneys have to work harder. Many dieticians assume that working the kidneys harder could cause kidney disease. However, there have been no published studies which have shown high protein diets lead to kidney failure, even in competitive bodybuilders. You may want to also keep in mind that about 50% of protein ingested gets burned up as energy, so at some point with increased protein your $40 bottle of whey protein is doing nothing more than a couple of slices of bread.\n\nJohn
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yeah, too much protein in the blood is a major cause of kidney failure, but i think diabetics have kidney problems more due to poor circulation (i might be wrong on that though)
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First of all, I wish you luck and good health.\n\nYou will need to establish a few things to build your case.  First of all is you need to prove that you had labwork or something else done to prove that you had kidney (renal) disease that was not addressed.  The most common tests would be a Chem 7 (specifically the BUN and serum creatinine--abbreviated SCr).  This is a very basic lab test.  If you can prove you had elevated BUN and SCr and the doctors overlooked it and/or did nothing about it at that time, then you have a case.\n\nNow it's certainly possible that when you were admitted to the hospital, it could have been assumed you were being treated for it.  Or it is possible that the hospital never checked a Chem-7 and you weren't symptomatic.  Sometimes if you are in the hospital for only a very short amount of time, they do not do a lot of lab tests.  And of course, it's certainly possible the hospital also overlooked it.\n\nTransplants are obviously not for everyone.  Generally though if you are young and otherwise healthy, you would get a bigger priority than someone who is older and has many other co-morbid conditions.\n\nAlthough your case is certainly sad, it is probably pretty rare.  Such a large oversight is very uncommon in medical practice.  I think it would suffice that you go as an individual in your lawsuit (as opposed to class-action).
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Cranberries, dried or fresh, and cranberry juice will do wonders for kidney infections or kidney stones. Most importantly, you need to be sure to drink lots of water and juices. Stay away from caffeine, too!\n\nThe absolute best thing you can do, though, is call your doctor and get a professional recommendation based on your own medical history.
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Why are you taking protein powder? Uric acid rises with the rise in protein. Be careful. Check with your doctor what levels are appropriate for your needs. Pains in your back and legs suggest that you may be excercising? Is this the case? Is this the reason for the powder? You may have strained your back which could have caused pressure on the sciatic nerve. Again, check with your doctor. So many people do these things without really knowing if it's appropriate and can often be better advised by a professional.
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I have read articles about people who have healed, or greatly improved their kidneys with diet extremely low in proteins and salt, and less than 9% calories from fat.\nIt is not certain that you will be able to stop dialysis completely, but with the right diet you may be able to decrease the need for dialysis very significantly.\nIt is also possible that with right diet your kidneys will regain enough of their function that you will be able to stop dialysis altogether. There each case is different, you need to study the information from the few alternative doctors.\nI will give you enough places to start your research. If you are sincere in your search you will find the answer. Please let me know what you found.\n\nThis is not your main stream information, so you will need to do some research. It may take you several days to get all the facts. But your life is worth that.\nEmail Dr. McDougal at drmcdougall@drmcdougall.com\nSearch \nhttp://www.drmcdougall.com/\nhttp://www.pcrm.org\nhttp://www.vegsource.com/\nLocate the names and links of the doctors associated with the above website.
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YOu've got a bladder infection.\nYou need to get a prescription for a sulpha type antibiotic. It will knock that right out of you. But don't wait or the infection could travel up into your kidneys.
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Try Spiru-tein's Cookies and Cream.\nIt's a protein drink and tastes great...like a Sonic Blast.\nIt's sold at lots of health food stores like Vitamin Cottage or Whole Foods... Regarless of what the package says...use a blender, don't shake.  Then go watch BrokeBack Mountain afterwards.
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L-Arginine (500 mg. 4 times daily)\n&\nL-methionine (As directed n label, on empty stomach with water or juice, not with milk) This will improve kidney circulation.\nPotassium is a kidney stimulant. If serum potassium level is elevated, do NOT take.\nCut back on animal protein. Meat puts stress on the kidneys. \nIncrease your intake of raw fruits & veggies.\nDrink distilled water. \nAvoid ibuprofen.\nAt health food store, buy something called "Chlorophyll". This enhances circulation, builds healthy cells & helps detoxify the body.\nCo-enzyme Q10 improves tissue oxygenation.\nHerbs that improve kidney function include: buchu tea; celery; parsley; cranberries; dandelion root; hydrangea; uva ursi; marshamllow tea; cornsilk tea; goldenrod tea; juniper berries; nettle; red clover.