Cause of blood and protein in urine?
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Just had a routine physical and had a flashing blood test and urinalysis done. I barely squeezed out enough pee, but I did. Now the urinalysis came back with trace amounts of blood and protein. I have no symptoms of any UTI, and I have had them in the past, so this is kindness of unsettling to me in the absence of symptoms... but I tend to get freaked out and jump to crazy extremes with any symptoms.
I have to go back next week for another urinalysis to make sure it's clear.
Would being pretty dehydrated from fasting for 16 hours cause that? Or is it only infection related?
What can I do to help clear anything up if it's not bacterial before next week when I go back in? Cranberry? Just tons of water?
Is this fairly common and I'm freaking for nothing?
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lynn41704 lindsey_80643
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I don't know about protein but I recently had a pre-op assessment prior to my cystoscopy for recurrent UTI and three urine samples showed White Blood Cells present when sent for analysis but there was no infection. My cystoscopy was normal but my Consultant told me that the WBC in my urine were nothing to worry about at my age. Drinking water is fine but cranberry can sometimes irritate the bladder although it is supposed to be good for UTI. I don't know why you fasted for 16 hours, for my fasting blood tests I only have to fast for 12 hours and can drink water so I don't get dehydrated which is very bad for you. Hopefully all will be well when your test is repeated but do PLEASE CHECK about fasting because I have never known fasting to mean that you cannot drink water and I have six monthly checks due to my high blood pressure/diabetes/high cholesterol. Let us know how you get on. Take care and try to stop worrying.
lindsey_80643 lynn41704
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It was fasting for my bloodwork. It was 14 hours because I hadn't eaten or drank after 7 the night before and was there at 8 and hadn't gotten a chance to drink anything at that point, and after bloodwork and the urinalysis it was almost 9.
I just wonder if that is what caused some issue. Again, I still have no symptoms of any UTI, so it bothers me making me wonder what it could be from. I'm 37 and healthy in every other way. All my bloodwork came back normal as well.
Since I don't have to fast at all for a simple urinalysis, I will be plenty hydrated when I go back. Trying to drink a ton of water over the weekend so that I'm flushing anything out.
lynn41704 lindsey_80643
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I think you are doing the right thing drinking water but don't overdo it, I think 2 litres is about the right amount but others may suggest more. Take care
Ellie1943 lindsey_80643
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You should not stop drinking water for fasting blood tests, just food and other drinks like tea, coffee, soft drinks. Good idea to drink plenty now but don't overdo it, might cause overload problems if you do! Drink water before you go for blood test next time. Best wishes, x
pam34048 Ellie1943
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Ellie1943 pam34048
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Yes, I walked in the blood clinic for a fasting blood test with a bottle of water. The nurse said you do know you can't drink that after the first test? I did know and sat dozing on a bench while I waited the 2 hours for second test. (For blood glucose levels).
pam34048 lindsey_80643
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i do recommend you drink 2 1/2 L of water a day, also for some reason urologists hate coffee, I guess because it takes 3 cups of water out of your body and makes you acidic. This goes for all sodas, and sad to say chocolate. I am sure your fine you may have been dehydrated next time you fast drink water.