Q: what does qns in case of urine specific gravity means ?n my urine ph is acidic

Not enough to test: Qns translates to quantity not sufficient. It means there was not enough volume of the sample for the test to be run buy the method the lab uses to confirm the result.

Q: can citra soda heal you from bladder inflammation or is it just use to make urine less acidic and doesn't fix the inflammation?

: If you have bladder infection, citric soda does not eradicate the bacteria or alleviate the inflammation. Drinking citric soda for changing urine to less acidic may be helpful in some types of urinary tract stone. I do not use citric soda supplement as a prophylactic treatment for recurrent lower urinary tract (bladder) infection.

Q: can highly acidic urine cause burning pain?

No: Urine ph would never get that low. Dysuria is likely from urethritis or a bladder infection. Have your urine checked by your doctor to initiate treatment.

Question 1

is morning urine more acidic?

Accepted Answer

More concentrated: Morning urine is more concentrated because the majority of people are not eating, drinking or relieving themselves in the night, so while the urine sits in the bladder, more water is reabsorbed, leaving a higher concentration of uric acid and waste products.

Question 2

urine routine : reaction (ph) : acidic (ph) 6.0 ! bad? how bad? what should be done!

Accepted Answer

Acidic pH is good.: It kills the bacteria in the urinary tract.

Question 3

what causes acidic urine?

Accepted Answer

It is normal: Thus most people on a normal diet have acidic urine. Means that urinary ph is&lt; 7.0. Ph of 5.0 - 6.5, which is mildly acidic is normal. Citrus fruits or juices, vinegar etc. Tend to produce acidic urine. Acidic urine is beneficial if subject has a tendency toward calcium kidney or urinary stones. Can be a problem with subjects who have interstitial cystitis where we advise urinary alkalization.

Question 4

urine ph is 5.5 is that acidic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Acidic is ph less than 7, while ph of 7 and above is alkaline. Normal urine ph is 4.6 to 8.0. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different samples. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.

Question 5

how to change urine from acidic to alkaline?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: Kidney with buffer systems in blood shunt hydrogen to kidneys. There are infections. Simply metabolically not desirable.

Question 6

recurrent utis/how do i get acidic urine?

Accepted Answer

Cranberries!: First, i would make sure an evaluation as to why you are prone to recurrent utis is done. Your md can evaluate. Next, cranberry juice has been proven to help reduce utis in women. The new research suggests that the beneficial substances in cranberry juice could reach the urinary tract and prevent bacterial adhesion within eight hours.  the chemicals prevent bacteria from "sticking" to the gu tract.

Question 7

why do diabetic patients have abnormally acidic urine?

Accepted Answer

NOT necessarily: A normal urine pH is 4.6-8.0. (remember 7.0 is neutral &<7=acid). A low urine pH (acidic urine) may be due to abnormally high blood sugars causing diabetic ketoacidosis (not the usual norm). Other causes of 'acidic urine' are: diarrhea & starvation. Some medications lower urine pH e.g. Thiazide diuretics. A  diet high in meat products or cranberries can decrease your urine pH (to be more acidic).

Question 8

what does qns in case of urine specific gravity means ?n my urine ph is acidic

Accepted Answer

Not enough to test: Qns translates to quantity not sufficient. It means there was not enough volume of the sample for the test to be run buy the method the lab uses to confirm the result.

Question 9

can citra soda heal you from bladder inflammation or is it just use to make urine less acidic and doesn't fix the inflammation?

Accepted Answer

: If you have bladder infection, citric soda does not eradicate the bacteria or alleviate the inflammation.
Drinking citric soda for changing urine to less acidic may be helpful in some types of urinary tract stone.
I do not use citric soda supplement as a prophylactic treatment for recurrent lower urinary tract (bladder) infection.

Question 10

can highly acidic urine cause burning pain?

Accepted Answer

No: Urine ph would never get that low. Dysuria is likely from urethritis or a bladder infection.  Have your urine checked by your doctor to initiate treatment.

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