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What Causes High Starch Content In Urine With Cloudy Urine?
What would be the cause behind high starch in urine? For a while my urine has been cloudy, though not all the time. I did a quick test with iodine and the sample went blue (presence of starch). I have noticed that it happens mostly when I eat a starchy foods the day before. This has also been more evident since I have gone on a gluten/dairy-free diet. The urine is very cloudy. But again not all the time. Thank you for your attention on this.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
Hi,
Iodine turning blue could be a sign of glycosuria, as any starch in food is ultimately converted to glucose.You need to check for your blood sugars to rule out Diabetes.If the fasting /post prandial blood sugars are normal ,nothing to be concerned about the positive iodine test .
As long as you do not have burning sensation during micturition and urine dipstick test is negative for protein loss through urine, cloudy urine has no significance.
Iodine turning blue could be a sign of glycosuria, as any starch in food is ultimately converted to glucose.You need to check for your blood sugars to rule out Diabetes.If the fasting /post prandial blood sugars are normal ,nothing to be concerned about the positive iodine test .
As long as you do not have burning sensation during micturition and urine dipstick test is negative for protein loss through urine, cloudy urine has no significance.
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