Protein in urine, Family Medicine FAQ

Understanding Urine Test Results: Blood and Protein in Young Adults

Urine test strips for detecting urinary occult blood? Today at school, I conducted a urine test using urine test strips. The results indicated that there seems to be hematuria (blood in urine) and proteinuria (protein in urine). Is this normal? Why is there blood? I'm only 2...

Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello: The interpretation of hematuria in a health check refers to the presence of blood in the urine. Generally, in severe cases, the urine may appear red, which can be visually identified (known as gross hematuria). If there is a small amount of bleeding, the urine may not show...

Understanding Health Check Results: Common Concerns and Next Steps

Health check results Hello Doctor, I have some questions and would appreciate your guidance. Background: As part of the new student enrollment process, a health check is required. I had a health check at Tainan City Hospital last year, where my hemoglobin levels were low, but ...

Dr. Lin Mingxing Reply:
Dear Dr. Lin Ming-Hsing of the Family Medicine Department at Tainan Hospital, Health Department of the Executive Yuan: 1. Regarding the issue of protein in urine, it is advisable to avoid testing around your menstrual period and to refrain from taking fish oil. Please consider r...

Understanding High Urinary Protein: Effects and Treatment Options

High urine protein? What are the effects of high levels of protein in urine on the human body? How should high levels of protein in urine be treated?

Dr. Hong Chuanqi Reply:
Hello Momo: Elevated urinary protein, as the term suggests, indicates that the protein level in the urine exceeds the normal value (which is below 8 mg/dL). The most common causes of elevated urinary protein are temporary conditions resulting from fever, heart failure, kidney dis...