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I have intermittent blood protein levels. Is it worrisome?
Query: Hi doctor,For around seven years, my blood protein levels range from 8 to 8.6. The average of all is 8.29 and nothing showed up in urine. Is this a precursor to something? When I asked doctors, they all said that it was in guidelines and it is intermittent. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Yes, your doctor is right. Variation in protein levels is always present. Only, if the globulin levels are too high, then it is worrisome. If the globulin levels are increasing over time, then you need to be worried. If not, ... Read Full »
What is the reason for increased protein levels in my blood?
Query: Hi doctor, I went to the doctor for a general physical examination and did the normal blood work. Everything came back normal, except my blood protein was 8.5 g/dL. She sent me for another blood test today, monoclonal protein test. I am worried sick until I get the test results. Should I be concer... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your protein level is in the upper normal range. Normal body proteins value can range from 6 to 8.5 g/dL. Increased proteins and monoclonal antibodies are seen in plasma cell disorders, but patients in such cases usually have a fever, back pain, anemia, and a myria... Read Full »
What does elevated M protein mean?
Query: Hello doctor,I am wondering about my lab work due to M protein in my blood. I have my lab work available, and I have some questions since I have not been able to get to my doctor. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There were few changes seen like vitamin insufficiency, increased ALT (alanine transaminase), and AST (aspartate transaminase), indicating liver infection or inflammation. Apart from this... Read Full »
Why is there raised protein level in ANA positive patient?
Query: Hello doctor, I have positive ANA, and there was a weak positive Smith antibody (ranging between 2.0 to 3.4, and at times it was negative) through my childhood and teens, and I was monitored for lupus by a pediatric rheumatologist, but I never really exhibited any symptoms. I have abnormal beta 2 ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you onboard at icliniq.com. Elevated levels of high total protein do not indicate malignancy alone. It could be due to some temporary infective etiology as well. All other parameters do not indicate any blood cancer. If you have a history of po... Read Full »
Does total protein count change significantly based on how much protein rich food is eaten?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a question about total protein count in blood, urine, and saliva. My question is, does someone's total protein count change significantly based on how much protein rich food they eat? Or does someone's total protein count not change unless they have an illness like muscle damag... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The protein is digested in our human body but is sometimes excreted when not digested properly or in excess quantity. The term which you are referring to, which is total protein count in blood, urine and saliva has totally different meaning in all the three mediums. To... Read Full »
What can cause increase in blood albumin?
Query: Hi doctor, My uncle has +3 albumin in his blood. He is not hypertensive and diabetic. What is the reason for the increase in albumin? What is the treatment? I have attached his reports. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have evaluated his report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and his urine test shows the presence of RBC (red blood cells) and protein in his urine. This is serious and requires attention. The most common causes are diabetes and hypertension, so they... Read Full »
What is the reason for the fluctuations in the protein levels in my blood?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been worrying that I have multiple myeloma, and I cannot stop crying. I am only 27 years old. I have had on and off elevated total protein for the past eight years. Protein was fine before six to seven years, then elevated again. The highest I have seen was the 9.0 range, but it fl... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The following is my opinion on your question: The globulin level is high in the attached report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). But elevated protein does not always mean multiple myeloma. It could be due to temporary inflammation as well. Yo... Read Full »