Question 1

My child urine report shows 1+ ketones. She is underweight, but her height is normal for her age. Currently, she has been suffering from tonsillitis with fever for the last 4 days.

Question 2

Hi Doctor, my father has type 2 diabetes, and his blood sugar was 270 mg per dL. He is currently on medication for diabetes. Over the past month, he has been experiencing frequent urination at night along with a burning sensation. These symptoms have occurred 2 to 3 times and tend to go away while he is on antibiotics, but they return once the antibiotics are stopped. An ultrasound of the lower abdomen revealed grade I fatty liver, a right renal cyst (1.2 by 1.1 cm), and grade I prostate enlargement (1.6 by 1.5 cm). Doctors have suggested that his urinary symptoms might be related to his diabetes. However, I would like to know if this could be a recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI), whether diabetes is the main cause of his symptoms, and what the appropriate treatment should be. His renal function test (RFT) is normal. I am attaching the USG and urine reports for further evaluation.

Question 3

I am 20 weeks pregnant and received my urine test report. RBC is 6, epithelial cells are 7, and bacteria count is 700. Is there any problem? What should I do next?

These bacteria can cause urinary or vaginal infections. Since symptoms are persistent, you may have a resistant infection or mixed infection, such as UTI or vaginal. Further review and possibly a culture test may be needed for targeted treatment.

More COMPLETE URINE EXAMINATION (CUE) Health Queries

My child urine report shows 1+ ketones. She is underweight, but her height is normal for her age. Currently, she has been suffering from tonsillitis with fever for the last 4 days.

I am 20 weeks pregnant and received my urine test report. RBC is 6, epithelial cells are 7, and bacteria count is 700. Is there any problem? What should I do next?