Diseases, Conditions & Concerns / Question
Published: August 30, 2005
Dear TeenHealthFX,
My doctor told me I have protien in my urine. He said this could cause kidney problems. I have hypertension and my mom has a tumor in her kidney, is that hereditary? What are the cahnces that I will have problems and how bad could they be?
Signed: Protein In Urine, Kidney Problems Hereditary?
Dear Protein In Urine, Kidney Problems Hereditary?,
Certain types of kidney tumor may be hereditary, but not all are hereditary. TeenHealthFX cannot make a diagnosis or give a prognosis (the likelihood of you having problems due to the protein in your urine) over the Internet because we don’t have enough information. We recommend that you speak with your doctor about these questions, especially in light of the fact that you mom has a tumor in her kidney. Your hypertension may also be related to the protein in your urine. A nephrologist or kidney specialist can help evaluate these problems. You should not delay in seeing your physician.
For some more information about protein in urine you can go to Worried About Protein In Urine.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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