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Is protein always detected in the urine test of an individual with kidney disease?

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Published At October 30, 2022
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Is protein always present in the urine if someone has a kidney problem? Or is it only present sometimes? Could it go undetected in the urine test?

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Protein is always found in urine if you have a renal problem, but the amount varies a lot from time to time, which explains why we as physicians sometimes ask for 24 hrs protein. Protein in urine means that the kidneys are not filtering the blood properly.

Please do not hesitate to follow up for further advice or consultations about the renal condition.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

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