Patient's question:
My child had a urine protein test result of 2+ and after treatment it improved. After about half a month, it recurred again. I treated it for a few more days and it improved again. Should I continue taking medication?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Does the presence of protein in the urine indicate a problem or require treatment? Repeated proteinuria (2+) suggests a higher likelihood of kidney disease. It is recommended to undergo a 24-hour protein quantification test to confirm whether kidney disease is present. If kidney disease is diagnosed, treatment should ideally target the underlying cause. Symptomatic treatment alone may lead to recurrence after stopping medication.