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How To Treat Urine Ketones In Children?
My 7 yr old son has ketones and protein in urine. complains of stomach ache daily also back ache. His teacher called today and said he was very tired and not himself. Pediatrition wants bloodwork if he s not better in a couple days. What will the DR. look for?
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
Hello. i just read through your question.
On rare occasions, ketones in the urine could be a sign of diabetes. Your pediatrician is correct in taking these precautionary steps. I think it would also be a good idea to repeat the urinalysis to confirm the original findings.
On rare occasions, ketones in the urine could be a sign of diabetes. Your pediatrician is correct in taking these precautionary steps. I think it would also be a good idea to repeat the urinalysis to confirm the original findings.
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