placiddrifter26 said:Finding protein in your urine—proteinuria, if we’re being technical—usually points toward some sort of inflammation or perhaps a kidney nephropathy.
This result is a clear signal that you really ought to undergo a 24-hour urine collection, urine electrophoresis, a cytology test, and a urine culture; once those are done, we will certainly have a much clearer picture of where the issue actually lies.
You absolutely need to follow up with your doctor for further processing and see a nephrologist; by no means should you brush this finding aside.
I assume a complete blood count was also performed—how does that look, are there any deviations?
Many thanks. I am heading to the hospital today for a check-up (the infectious disease unit). I was actually hospitalized for a week due to strep throat, and during that stay, nobody noticed anything regarding the protein levels. To be honest, I've had protein in my urine for two years now, but I have an "EXTREEEEEMELY" 👎great doctor who completely ignored it until he went on vacation, and now his replacement is covering for him and finally expressed concern.
As for my blood work, everything is within the normal range.
I will let you know what happens at the hospital.
thanks again!