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Pregnant. Having Loose Bowel Movements. Found Ketones In Urine. Should I Be Concerned?
I am 34 Weeks pregnant and have had loose bowels up to 7 times a day, I thought thus was just my body preparing for labour but the midwife found ketones in my urine and asked me if I was hungry? Is there a link between the two? I m aware of what ketosis is but certainly shouldn t be burning fat at a high rate whilst pregnant should I?
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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The presence of ketones in the urinbe is suggestive of de4hydration or gestational diabetes mellitus. This needs to be investigated with appropriate blood tests.Feeling hungry is again a symptom of diabetes.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The presence of ketones in the urinbe is suggestive of de4hydration or gestational diabetes mellitus. This needs to be investigated with appropriate blood tests.Feeling hungry is again a symptom of diabetes.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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