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Urinalysis Shows Traces Of Protein, Ketones And Leukocyte Esterase. Should I Worry?
Hello, I have just received the results of my urinalysis and these call my attention MACROSCOPIC Traces of protein, ketones and +1 leukocyte esterase. MICROSCOPIC 10-20 WBC/HPF; Moderate (26-50) BACTERIA/HPF and Few Mucous threads/HPF Something to worry about? About myself: 34 yo, 5 7, 182 lbs, I had kidney stones (may still have a couple of small ones in my right kidney).
I don't have diabetes (still I have a family history of it) and I drink alcohol on a weekly basis.
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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In the query you didn't mention about the status of diabetes,,whether you are alcoholic..
Presence of ketones in the urine suggests that you are in a long term starvation (more than 18 hrs of fasting) or uncontrolled diabetes..so check your blood glucose levels and control it..
Presence of protein may indicate an infection in the kidney..
Regarding microscopic analysis presence of 10-20 white blood cells(WBC),,26-50 Bacteria indicates that you have urinary tract infection,,it has many causes,,you only said that you have renal stones.presence of leukocyte esterase indicates activity of WBC..
Don't get delay consult general physician and take antibiotics treatment to control the infection.Prior that your sugar levels should come to normal..
Hope you understand my suggestion..
Thank you
Dr.siddartha
welcome to health care magic
In the query you didn't mention about the status of diabetes,,whether you are alcoholic..
Presence of ketones in the urine suggests that you are in a long term starvation (more than 18 hrs of fasting) or uncontrolled diabetes..so check your blood glucose levels and control it..
Presence of protein may indicate an infection in the kidney..
Regarding microscopic analysis presence of 10-20 white blood cells(WBC),,26-50 Bacteria indicates that you have urinary tract infection,,it has many causes,,you only said that you have renal stones.presence of leukocyte esterase indicates activity of WBC..
Don't get delay consult general physician and take antibiotics treatment to control the infection.Prior that your sugar levels should come to normal..
Hope you understand my suggestion..
Thank you
Dr.siddartha
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