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Does Positive Albumin In Urine Mean Kidney Problems?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am abt 3 mths pregnant since LMP. I did a urine tests which shows

albumin +, occult blood trace, 3-4 RBC's, 20-25 pus cells, 1-2 epithelial cells and bacteia + which point to a urine infection. Also it hos albumin +. Is this a kidney problem too

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Thanks for query .Based on the urine report that you have posted showing 20-25 pus cells ,bacteria and 3-4 RB strongly suggest that you have acute UTI .

The presence of one + albumin has no significance and does not suggest kidney problem .One + albumin is common to occur in UTI .

your routine urine test and urine culture done to find out the organisms causing this infection and antibiotics to which they are sensitive to.

Please take broad spectrum antibiotics like Cefotaxime along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkalizer thrice daily .Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report.

Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician.

Ensure to drink more water .To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria.

Dr.Patil.
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Does Positive Albumin In Urine Mean Kidney Problems?

Hello Thanks for query .Based on the urine report that you have posted showing 20-25 pus cells ,bacteria and 3-4 RB strongly suggest that you have acute UTI . The presence of one + albumin has no significance and does not suggest kidney problem .One + albumin is common to occur in UTI . your routine urine test and urine culture done to find out the organisms causing this infection and antibiotics to which they are sensitive to. Please take broad spectrum antibiotics like Cefotaxime along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkalizer thrice daily .Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report. Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician. Ensure to drink more water .To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria. Dr.Patil.