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I am wondering what health problems can you detect with just a urine sample ?
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Many, for a start:-: Uti if bacteria +/-pus cells present, diabetes if sugar present, suspicion of urinary tract or kidney cancer if blood present: suspect kidney disease if protein present +/-blood, stones w blood, supect liver disease/jaundice if bilirubin present; kidney concentrating problem or hydration from specific gravity: urinary acidity helpful in managing kidney stones: nutrition by presence of ketones: etc.
Answered 6/18/2013
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