Question 1

what does it mean to have ketones in your urine?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: It is generally a sign of dehydration. If you have diabetes, it can be a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (too high a sugar level). It can be present in alcoholics with poor nutrition recently (alcoholic keto-acidosis)  and in people who have not eaten lately (starvation keto-acidosis).

Question 2

what does it mean when you have leukocytes and ketones in your urine?

Accepted Answer

Urine results: Leukocytes/white blood cells indicate that inflammatory/infectious process is occurring, especially if rbcs are not present to support the idea of whole blood in the urine. Ketones are breakdown products of fats/fatty acids & seen in fasting or starvation. Lab findings must be taken in a clinical context; we would need to know what symptoms, issues, or other info available if any to help evaluate.

Question 3

i did a urine dip on myself and have a trace of ketones, small for leu, and 2.0 e.u. uro? what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: this represents some dehydration.  Ketones are only pathologic ("bad news") when they are noted in moderate to large amounts in uncontrolled INSULIN dependent DIABETES.

Question 4

ketones of 15 in urine. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It could mean: that you are in a state of starvation or that you could be diabetic.. Was there sugar in your urine? This would imply diabetes as the cause.

Question 5

what does too many ketones in urine mean?

Accepted Answer

Ketones: Ketones can indicate ketoacidosis in a diabetic or a sign of starvation ( not eating.).

Question 6

traces of protein and ketone in my urine what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Body making fuel: It generally implies that your body isn't getting the nourishment it needs and is instead breaking down stored energy in your body which releases ketones and proteins into your urine. Were you fasting when you did the test or are you dieting? This also appears in diabetics but you don't mention that as a known problem. if you were just fasting for your appointment, don't worry too much.

Question 7

80 mg of ketones and a trace of bilirubin in urine, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Means: You might benefit from drinking more water.

Question 8

urine analysis - detected (trace) ketones and bilirubin (detected trace) means what?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Especially if you're hungry, you can have +1 ketones and it's normal. You say you have cirrhosis and it is no surprise if you've got a bit of extra conjugated bilirubin in your blood spilling into your urine. I hope the cirrhosis can be addressed; if it's hepatitis C, perhaps you can get a cure with today's meds; if alcohol, perhaps abstinence can reverse it. Be strong &amp; stay proactive.

Question 9

what does ketones in urine mean? i don't have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

You are hungry: And have not eaten in a while and your body did not have enough glucose for fuel so it started breaking down fat cells to use for fuel. The result is formation of ketones

Question 10

i have a high total protein and trace urine ketones. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

See a nephrologist: Hi. The trace ketones don't mean much, but protein in the urine is a finding in a variety of kidney diseases (from diabetes, high blood pressure, and a number of intrinsic kidney diseases). It's important you see a nephrologist and have the cause of the proteinuria determined and treated if possible. Good luck!

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Urine analysis - detected (trace) ketones and bilirubin (detected trace) means what?

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I have a high total protein and trace urine ketones. what could this mean?

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