Question 1

i have a ph level of 9.0 in my urine what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Cannot really say...: cannot say in your particular case, but generally, this would indicate a particular type of urinary infection. Of course metabolic diseases/kidney diseases, food with a lot of alkali , many medications, other causes......

Question 2

what else leads to low creatinine levels in the urine?

Accepted Answer

Factors: Low creatinine levels in the urine can be seen in states like reduced kidney function (low gfr), advanced age, malnourished states, low muscle mass, liver failure, etc.

Question 3

at  what  level  of urine  output is  considered  for  catherization?

Accepted Answer

No specific level: Urinary catheterization is considered  under two conditions:  1.  Low urine output (less than 300 cc/day) and 2.  Diffuculty voiding (for example in men with prostate issues).  In both cases, lab work usually demonstrates evidence of kidney injury and the placement of a catheter may help distinguish the underlying cause.

Question 4

could thc stay longer in the blood or urine?

Accepted Answer

THC: Single use Marijuana may be found in blood for 12 to 24 hours. Regular Use Marijuana may be found in blood for 2 to 7 days.
Single use Marijuana might be detected in urine for 1 to 7 days (or more) and regular marijuana use can be detected in urine for 7 to 100 days (longer periods have been reported though).

Question 5

is microalbumin urine at level of 20.5 considered okay.

Accepted Answer

Yes.  : This would be considered normal.

Question 6

what is the reason for checking catecholamine levels in the urine?

Accepted Answer

Pheo: Anyone found to have hypertension that isn't classic, or to have other symptoms of pheochromocytoma (or in a youngster, neuroblastoma) will get one or more catecholamine checks.

Question 7

what could be wrong if you have high levels of protein in your urine?

Accepted Answer

Multiple reasons: There are multiple reasons why you can have protein in your urine. Two of the most common ones include kidney disease of which there are many types and diabetes.

Question 8

how normal is a urine ph level of 5?

Accepted Answer

In normal range: The ph scale measures acidity and basicity. Higher ph means the urine is more basic and lower ph means it is more acidic. Normal range for urine can be between 4.5 - 8.0 according to most sources. Medication and various medical conditions can affect ph, including multiple issues at one time making deciphering the meaning of the ph without more info difficult.

Question 9

can high creatinine levels cause urine foam?

Accepted Answer

See details: Foamy urine usually indicates elevated protein in the urine more than an elevated creatinine.

Question 10

what causes high levels of calcium in the urine?

Accepted Answer

Hypercalciuria: According to information on line affects 5-10% of the population and is the commonest cause of calcium kidney stones. It has long been known that it is related to magnesium deficiency, so the best thing you can do for yourself is to take a supplement of magnesium.

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