can protein in urine be caused by dehydration?

[fernie3]

I had 3 pluses of protein in my urine dipstick test on friday, I have done a 24 hour collection but it wont be back until wednesday so in the mean time I was wondering if that much protein could be caused by the urine being concentrated? I had been stuck in day care most of the day and so hadnt had enough to to drink. There was nothing else in the sample just protein.

thanks!

Not that I know of.

Do you have any other symptoms?

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thanks for the link! I have been told that I probably have preeclampsia but the hospital have sent me home to come back in a few days - when I have had preeclampsia before I have had to stay in so im not sure if they are still considering if I do or not which is why I was wondering about the protein!

Do you know what symptoms to look for?

OK, well if it is PE then they will act on the results of the 24hr protein.

They did this to me, called me back for a check & my bp was v high, with 5+ protein, so they kept me in & induced me.

How far along are you?

seeker I have been told to look for headaches, swelling, flashing lights and upper stomach pain although I had preeclampsia in my last 3 pregnancies with none of these symptoms which is a little worrying.

differentnameforthis I am 30 weeks

Swelling particularly in the face..

But yes, it is worrying that you had have PE before with so few symptoms.

PE is the exact reason that I won't have any more...(I have 2) because for me, it was too stressful!

I hope everything will be OK for you.