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Could Having Moderate Ketones In Urine During Pregnancy Effect Health?

I am 31 weeks pregnant and yesterday I had moderate ketones in my urine. I also have a high pulse rate (100-118) and am on antibiotics due to really bad phlemgy cough. Should I be concerned about the ketones as I have been feeling not quite right for a few weeks? Thanks
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.
1] Ketones in urine indicate that body is using fat as energy source instead of glucose.
2] you need to rule out gestational diabetes, please get fasting sugar and 2 hour after 75 gram glucose blood sugar test done.
3] If you have vomiting use Cap Pan D once a day before lunch.
4] Please repeat urine test with glucose test.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
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Could Having Moderate Ketones In Urine During Pregnancy Effect Health?

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. 1] Ketones in urine indicate that body is using fat as energy source instead of glucose. 2] you need to rule out gestational diabetes, please get fasting sugar and 2 hour after 75 gram glucose blood sugar test done. 3] If you have vomiting use Cap Pan D once a day before lunch. 4] Please repeat urine test with glucose test. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks.