Why are they testing my urine?!


Question: Why are they testing my urine.?
I've been asked to provide a urine sample by my doctor. She mentioned something about dehydration and protein. What medical conditions is she checking for.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Urine tests show whether the urine contains red blood cells, protein, or a variety of other abnormal substances. The detection of these substances may indicate kidney damage in certain rheumatic diseases, such as lupus. Some medications, such as gold and penicillamine, can cause protein to be lost through the urine. Although healthy people do pass small amounts of protein in the urine normally, above a certain level suggests that there may be damage to the filter mechanism (the glomeruli) or inflammation. A second source of protein in urine is blood that may come from any part of the kidney or urinary pathway.

High levels of protein in the urine may be due to diseases of the kidney such as glomerulonephritis. It may also be due to general illnesses that also affect the kidney as in high blood pressure or heart failure. Infections of the renal pathway such as cystitis or pyelonephritis may also cause a high level of protein in the urine. This finding is an important part of investigations for several conditions and is extremely important when considered with other symptoms that together indicate the cause.

These tests are entirely common and nothing to worry about; just be pleased you doctor is on the ball and taking care of you properly.Health Question & Answer

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