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Urine dipstick test showed ph 6. all other negative. is 6 good or bad? am i dying of kidney problems? pls help. i checked it at home

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If a 6 turned into 9: Yes, you are dying of kidney problems, or something else but it's gonna take another 60 years to finish you off, as long as you drive safely and floss every day. First, when it comes to a complicated test like that, better leave it to a professional. Second, the pH depends on a lot of metabolic factors, but usually is slightly acidic ,like yours, but that's just a generalization. Trust your doctor

Answered 9/17/2014

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Urine pH 6 is normal: PH 6 is very mildly acid & almost certainly good. Phs of between 5 & * are normal. PH 5 is more acid & is most common pH. PH 7 is neutral, i.e. neither acidic nor alkaline & same pH as water. PH 8 is slightly alkaline, & in most cases normal. Thus U R not dying of kidney problems. Hope this puts a smile on your face!

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