Ketonuria is seen in patients with diabetes and is a rare health condition. It happens when the tubules in your kidney do not function properly, and ketone bodies get secreted into the urine. Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, excessive thrust, nausea, and pain in the abdomen.
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My urine test suggests high ketone levels. What do I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently started having a fever, body pain, and headaches. Thinking of the possibilities, my doctor suggested tests for dengue, chikungunya, and typhoid. The report was negative for all. However, my urine report stated that my Ketone levels are borderline in my urine. I am concerned. Pl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Viral fever is common at present. Do you have any colds, cough, throat pain? Are you taking less water and having a burning sensation while urinating? Please send me all the reports, current symptoms, and the details of the current medicines.... Read Full »
I saw traces of proteins and ketones in my urine. I am worried and stressed. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I saw traces of proteins and ketones in my urine. I am worried and stressed. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Protein in urine may occur due to various causes like exercise, urine infections, diabetes, or particularly disease related to kidney disease like glomerulonephritis. In your case, to evaluate for any risky situation, kindly tell me if you have ... Read Full »
Why is my urine output low except when I exercise or do abdominal massage?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 30-year-old male. I have some problems with urination. It got started before a day. I have low urine output. I have only a small amount of urine passage every time after urination. But after doing exercise or some abdominal massage, I have more urine output. I have attached my repor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports are normal except for isolated ketonuria. I suggest you repeat your urine test for ketones. Usually, ketonuria occurs due to uncontrolled diabetes, starvation, prolonged vomiting and diarrhea, glycogen storage disease, severe sustained exercise, dietary imb... Read Full »
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