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What Causes Elevated Ketones Level In Urine?

What causes ketones In urine I have been diabetic for 10 years but it has been under control my a1c has been normal for more than 2 yrs strictly by diet I get frequent bladder infections so when I saw an increase in urine output I thought it was that however when I went to dr for urine analysis ketones were found in urine what is the next course of action
Mon, 12 Oct 2020
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Hi,

Presence of excess amount of ketone in the urine is known as ketonuria.
Ketonuria may result from some underlying conditions like DM, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, alcohol consumption, starvation, pregnancy,
ketoacidosis, presence of infection, excessive vomiting, physical trauma, corticosteroids, diuretics, heart attacks, emotional stress, medications, pow carbohydrate diet, chronic diarrhea, strenous exercise, high fever, hyperthyroidism etc.

Drinking plenty of water and strictly controlling of blood sugar levels may help to reduce the amount of ketone in the urine.

Take care. Hope I have answered your questions. Let me Know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
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What Causes Elevated Ketones Level In Urine?

Hi, Presence of excess amount of ketone in the urine is known as ketonuria. Ketonuria may result from some underlying conditions like DM, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, alcohol consumption, starvation, pregnancy, ketoacidosis, presence of infection, excessive vomiting, physical trauma, corticosteroids, diuretics, heart attacks, emotional stress, medications, pow carbohydrate diet, chronic diarrhea, strenous exercise, high fever, hyperthyroidism etc. Drinking plenty of water and strictly controlling of blood sugar levels may help to reduce the amount of ketone in the urine. Take care. Hope I have answered your questions. Let me Know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,