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The child with protein in their urine is a common finding in pediatric practice. Protein may be found in the urine of healthy children. The incidence increases with age and the majority of protein is albumin.
Protein in urine is referred to as proteinuria. A small amount of protein in urine during pregnancy can be normal. Larger amounts of protein during early pregnancy can point to an infection of some type. Later in pregnancy, if excess protein is found in urine, it can indicate a more serious complication is developing, such as preeclampsia. Find out more about what protein in the urine means for most women.