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Total protein 5.99 in both lft,kft
I done health checkup it shows these values total protein 5.9 in liver function test,kidney function test.plz check the report.we causes it.can I redone the tests again or no need.what causes total protein is low.is it kidney disease and liver disease. Plz check the report.
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Yes its slightly less.
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A mildly low total protein can be due to diet, recent illness, or dehydration and is not always related to kidney or liver disease if other values are normal. Improving protein intake and hydration may help.
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Please consult me online to review the full report and guide further tests if needed.
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Protein is less ,other things in Reports are normal. Drink plenty of water and a oid tea coffee to excess concentration to increase unnecessary oxalate.please consult for further management.
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If you want to discuss your problems, pls text me on whatsapp on seven two seven eight nine two seven six three eight, i will guide you step by step.
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Do the following,
1. Blood tests: ESR, CRP
2. Monitor your weight
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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Your total protein level of 5.99 g/dL is mildly low (normal range is usually 6.4–8.3 g/dL). The rest of the renal function panel (creatinine 0.56 mg/dL, eGFR 124.83 mL/min/1.73m², urea 21 mg/dL, uric acid 3.48 mg/dL, electrolytes all normal) is excellent — no sign of kidney disease at all.
• Total protein = albumin + globulin
• Your albumin is 3.66 g/dL (normal low end is ~3.5–5.0 g/dL)
• Globulin is 2.33 g/dL (normal)
• A/G ratio 1.57 (normal)
So the mild drop in total protein is mainly from slightly low albumin — this is not a sign of serious kidney disease (no proteinuria mentioned, normal creatinine/eGFR), liver disease (no other LFT abnormalities like high bilirubin, low albumin with high globulin, or abnormal enzymes), or malnutrition in most cases.
Common causes of mildly low total protein / albumin in a healthy person:
• Mild dehydration (common in India, especially if water intake low)
• Recent illness / inflammation / infection (even mild)
• Low protein diet (less dal, egg, milk, non-veg)
• Normal variation (especially if you are slim/lean)
• Pregnancy or recent delivery (if applicable — not mentioned)
This level alone does not indicate kidney or liver disease — your other kidney markers are very good, and no LFT details are abnormal in the shared snippet.
Next Steps
• No need to redo the tests immediately — this is mild and not alarming when other values are perfect.
• Repeat total protein + albumin in 2–3 months during routine check-up (fasting sample for accuracy).
• See a general physician once in next 1–2 months (not urgent) — show this report + mention any symptoms (fatigue, swelling in legs/face, poor appetite, hair fall, etc.).
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• Drink 2.5–3 liters water daily — mild dehydration is a very common cause of low albumin/total protein
• Eat protein-rich food every day: dal, paneer, eggs, milk/curd, chicken/fish (if non-veg), sprouts, nuts — aim 1–1.2 g protein per kg body weight
• Avoid excessive tea/coffee on empty stomach — can affect protein absorption slightly
• No need to worry about kidney/liver disease based on this report — your creatinine/eGFR are excellent, no red flags
Your report is mostly normal — the mild total protein drop is likely dietary/hydration-related and will normalize with simple changes.
For a detailed review (exact diet plan to raise protein/albumin naturally, which foods to prioritize in your city, when to retest, or if any supplements needed), please book an online consultation with me — I’ll guide you step-by-step so your levels come back perfectly normal and you stay healthy long-term.
Looking forward to helping you — book now and let’s make sure everything is 100% optimized
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Its Fine You can consult me.
Dr. Himanshu Jha
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed free discussion
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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