U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Atlanta, GA
A 20-year-old female asked:

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?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Zimon
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
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.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
128 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Stuart Hickerson
Dr. Stuart Hickerson agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A female asked:
80 mg of ketones and a trace of bilirubin in urine, what does this mean?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 50-year-old female asked:
Ketones in urine show 80 and urobolinogen 2.0. Trace protein in urine. All else negative or normal. What does this mean.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 77-year-old female asked:
I had a U/A culture done and it came back with 2+ protein ; trace of ketones; 2+blood in my urine. my microscopic urinalysis came back with WBC 11-30; RBC greater than 30. What could this mean?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 53-year-old male asked:
Protein 1+ urine screen , trace ketones. 53 yr old male. What does this mean. Dr didn't seem to concerned. Thanks.
3 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
A 52-year-old female asked:
Blood hemoglobin 15.5, trace hemoglobin in urine, ketones 10mg/dl in urine, not diabetic, blood glucose 89. What does this mean?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Last updated Nov 4, 2019

Found in:

Urine

People also asked

Blood tests show Mchc of 30. Mcv of 99. What do these two indicate? I also have trace of Urine ketone. What does this mean?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Bilirubin small, Ketones trace, Blood small, Protein Urina Random Trace and Specific Gravity, Urine 1.030. Everything else within normal range. Know what this means. The last three urine Dipstick test have had from my primary doctor has been normal?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Traces of protein and ketone in my urine what does that mean?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Urine analysis - detected (trace) ketones and bilirubin (detected trace) means what?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
I have a high total protein and trace urine ketones. What could this mean?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.