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Anytime you have test result, you should have concern for what exactly the numbers mean for you. When doctors test for occult blood, they are looking for blood in your stool that can't be seen with the naked eye. Fecal occult blood can be a sign of a problem in your digestive system, such as a growth, or health concern involving your colon or rectum.
As for the proteins, they are testing for the amount of a protein called albumin in the urine. Albumin is typically the first protein that is seen in the urine when kidney dysfunction begins to develop. Which makes sense since you indicated you are having trouble with kidney stone.
Bilirubin is a waste product that is produced by the liver. If bilirubin leaks back into the blood stream and is excreted in urine, it's definitely something you need to follow up with your doctor on.
Has your doctor discussed your results with you yet?
Whether it be microscopic blood is detected, an elevated protein or signs of bilirubin, it is important for your doctor to determine the source of bleeding and leaking into the urine to properly diagnose and treat the problem.
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Hi Blue Eyed Girl,
Thank you for your sharing your question with the EmpowHER community.
Anytime you have test result, you should have concern for what exactly the numbers mean for you. When doctors test for occult blood, they are looking for blood in your stool that can't be seen with the naked eye. Fecal occult blood can be a sign of a problem in your digestive system, such as a growth, or health concern involving your colon or rectum.
As for the proteins, they are testing for the amount of a protein called albumin in the urine. Albumin is typically the first protein that is seen in the urine when kidney dysfunction begins to develop. Which makes sense since you indicated you are having trouble with kidney stone.
Bilirubin is a waste product that is produced by the liver. If bilirubin leaks back into the blood stream and is excreted in urine, it's definitely something you need to follow up with your doctor on.
Has your doctor discussed your results with you yet?
Whether it be microscopic blood is detected, an elevated protein or signs of bilirubin, it is important for your doctor to determine the source of bleeding and leaking into the urine to properly diagnose and treat the problem.
I hope this helps.
Be well,
October 1, 2015 - 1:49pm~Gillette
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