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Test strip showed positive for ketones and leukocytes when testing my urine..why?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cannot say: in your particular case without an exam but ketones occur with breakdown of fat/sugar/protein. Any degree of fasting or diabetes quite out of control Leukocytes are infection fighting cells and would imply an infection somewhere like a bladder infection. Of course with enough dehydration, some few white cells might be present in very concentrated urine. and with very bad infection, ketones will b

Answered 12/29/2017

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Infection: that mean you have urine tract infection you need to drink a plenty of water and cranberry juice and you should see your doctor for possible antibiotic UTI could turn to something serious do not ignore it good luck

Answered 9/29/2016

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UTI: Leukocytes in urine can be normal, but is often a sign of urinary tract infections. Ketones can be present in a number of conditons, but are often present with subtle dehydration or due to dietary reasons. This needs to be discussed with your doctor but may be normal or a sign of a urinary tract infection. Unless you are exhibiting signs of an infection, no antibiotic treatment is needed

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Ketone in urine: Ketones in urine indicate either inadequate calories, or excess alcohol without eating, or diabetes out of control. Leukocytes in urine indicate infection or inflammation. What is relevantto you??

Answered 9/15/2017

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