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My urine ph has dropped from 7.0 to 5.5, is this normal. (shortness of breath and palpitations as well)?

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Dr. Richard Amerling answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes: Urine pH measures urine acidity and ranges from 5 to 7. Animal protein is the major source of acid in diet and will result in low urine pH. Vegetarians usually have U pH in higher range. Your symptoms suggest anxiety/hyperventilation which raise blood pH, and hence U pH.

Answered 1/13/2018

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A member asked:

My urine ph has dropped from 7.0 to 5.5, is this normal. (shortness of breath and palpitations as well)?

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Dr. Richard Amerling answered

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