Albumin and Total Protein

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Recently got a health checkup package foe my mom. She is a heart patient. Most of the things are normal. But two in LFT are concerning. Total protein is 5.5 g/dl where as albumin is 2.8 g/dl. Four months back in June the same was in range. Albumin then was 3.8 and total protein was 6.9. Quite worried whether this is of any concern. Rest tests are normal. Other LFT are in normal range. Pls reply. What to do.

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High protein diet, consult near by Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Raajeev Hingorani Gastroenterologist 16 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Raajeev Hingorani

Gastroenterologist 16 yrs exp Mumbai

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