P/C ratio vs. 24 -hour urine results different?

Hi Patient community,

I'm a 25 year old, Asian female. I'm new here, but hope to find some answers to my concerns.

I've had eczema since I was a child, but all throughout January, it was very bad, especially on my face. I didn't go to the hospital because I didn't want to take steroids, but eventually went at the beginning of February. I got prescribed steroids(oral and topical) and antihistamines. On that same day, before taking any of the medication, I also did a blood test(for allergies) and a spot urine test. My blood pressure was normal.

After a week, my skin problems were gone, but the hospital called me back in because of my urine. Dipstick was 2+. I did another test and it was 3+. The P/C ratio was 1.3g, so the hospital referred me to a bigger hospital where I did a 24-hour urine test, blood test, and an ultrasound of my organs. In the 24-hour urine test, protein amount was only 76mg. Blood and ultrasound were both normal. Doctor said nothing is wrong with me and that I should come back only if I have other symptoms(foamy urine, edema).

I'm very relieved by my results, but am still concerned as to why my P/C ratio was so high in February. I want to know why because whatever the cause, it still means my kidneys were damaged. What do you guys recommend I should do going forward?

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