Urine routine urinary protein 1+ means that the urine protein item in the urine routine examination program shows a plus sign, indicating that the protein content in the urine has exceeded the normal range.
The causes of urinary protein 1+ are mainly physiological and pathological, physiological including due to strenuous activities, the use of certain drugs or high protein diet before the examination, etc.; pathological including functional proteinuria or glomerular, tubular related diseases, various types of glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome and other related diseases.
If urinary protein 1+ is caused by strenuous activities, using certain drugs or having a high protein diet before the examination, it can return to normal after resting and reviewing; if urinary protein 1+ is found in several routine urine examinations or has a tendency to worsen gradually, it is necessary to carry out further examinations such as renal function and 24-hour urinary protein, so as to find out the cause of the problem and diagnose and treat it in time.
If the urine protein is 1+, it is recommended to go to the hospital to find out the cause of the disease and treat it under the guidance of the doctor. Usually, we should pay attention to prevent cold and flu, do not stay up all night, fatigue. Diet should be low-fat and low-salt diet, especially pay attention to low protein intake, to avoid increasing the burden on the kidneys. Exercise more and more to enhance physical fitness.