Protein in urine - worried

[Nikhedonia]

I've had a routine urine analysis as part of a private medical. I'm not pregnant so no pre-eclampsia risk.

The report has came through and they've said that I have protein in my urine ( it was positive ++).

Everything I'm googling is saying kidney disease or diabetes. What is the non-scary answer if there is one?

I have been told to book an appointment to see my GP within the next two weeks and the earliest I can get is 1st July.

Has anyone else ever had this?

Things like stress and dehydration can cause protein in urine sometimes. Also strenuous exercise. Try not to panic!

I had +++ protein in my urine years and years ago. Never did get to the bottom of it! Still alive!

Agreeing with Silverdapple above -the non-scary answer is it is just a condition that means nothing! I have it too- it was discovered when I did the medical to join the army cadets, unfortunately on a Sunday morning. Had a very worried night until I got to the GP (in the good old days) on the Monday. Was tested again, and yes the protein was there, but it is just a natural condition in some people and doesn't mean a thing. I'm in my 50s now and it's never caused any problem.

I was definitely very stressed before the appointment and had only had about 2 hours sleep. But I wasn't dehydrated.

Reassuring to know that it isn't always kidney failure or diabetes!

Fingers crossed

UTI would explain it too, how do you know it’s not that?

The army doctor wound me up with tales of kidney disease too - sorry you have to wait so long to have your mind put at ease.

@Refilona had many UTI's and kidney infections and have no symptoms of either

@Ursaminor thank you. Sorry you have been given a scare too

Can also be a sign of vaginal discharge mixed in with urine!
Might be a total fluke. If you’re otherwise well I would make the next available appt and try not to worry too much.