Why would a person have high keytone levels in their urine?
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First of all what is a ketone? It is the result of protein and fat breakdown. Ketosis results from incomplete breakdown of fatty acids. These are the last resort items the body will use in a time of crisis. Ketosis is often obeserv4ed in people who starve themselves to diet, people on a high fat diet, pregnancy, following anesthewsia and most frequently in people with uncontrolled diabetes.
666233
water volume in your cells and thereby your tissues is at a higher than normal level.  so rather than the excess water leaving your body through urine, you are retaining it.  lack of adh can cause this, so can high salt intake etc.
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yes some drugs cause urine color changes especially herbal vitamins
163753
Sounds like a urinary tract infection, or a kidney stone. You should probably get it checked out. Just to be sure.
586912
I agree that it could be caused by your prenatal vitamins, if you're using them. The iron and the dyes used in them can affect the color of your urine and feces, both.\n\nMention it to your doctor, just to be on the safe side.\n\nTake care and be well! :)
485814
Possibly and you will notice that your urine is somewhat darker or brighter yellow, and may have a stronger odor, completely normal.
280812
A strong odor to the urine can be due to many things -- infection, dehydration, vitamins, foods. Increase your fluid intake and think about things you may be eating that influence the odor of urine. (Asparagus is notorious for adding a strong, distinctive smell to the urine.) If the problem persists or is accompanied by any other symptoms, see your doctor for a urinalysis and further evaluation
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it's good to urinate more, especially if you drink a lot of water or tea and you're unrine comes out a pale yellow or almost clear.  it helps clean out toxins in your body and flush excess fats.
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There are several reason as to why you can get a high level reading. Certain medications can cause this: Such as Aspirin, acetaminophen, Tylenol etc.......Alcohol use, prescription medication, over weight, Cholesterol can even cause these tests to be high as well. More serious causes can include viral hepatitis and mononucleosis, Autoimmune disorders of the liver and bile ducts, vitamin supplements and certain herbal supplements, Tumors of the liver or bile ducts.
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as drsuria said, + many other sugars depend on what u eat, like for example grapes have a kind of sugar called arabinose which will increase significally in your urine if u ate them.
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Urine us yellow because of the acid that is in it... The more yellow your urine is the more acid it has in it... So people who drink soda more than water tend to have more darker urine.... \n\nThe darker your urine is also tells you if you are dehydrated... It is only darker because you are peeing out more acid than water... so when your pee is clear it means you are taking in enough water that your body can spear extra to cleanse your bladder.
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Urinary frequency can be due to incomplete emptying, bladder muscle instability, urinary tract infection(usually accompanied by pain with voiding)increased urine production - common with high blood sugars, or in hypertensives after drug changes.\nYou need an evaluaton if your urinary habits have changed.  Talk your symptoms out with your doc, have an exam, and get the answers that are right for your specific issues.
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Are you Diabetic? Have you had a recent "Dipstick Urinalysis"? If so, than Diabetics often demonstrate elevated urinary Ketone levels prior to an elevation in serum levels. You can also have false-positive results in dehydration or in the presence of levodopa metabolites, mesna (sodium mercaptoethanesulfonate), and other sulfhydryl-containing compounds.  Why don't you consult your doctor and get the complete formula or visit the Medical library reference section.
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Have you been taking vitamins or supplements? Usually when you take in more than you need, your body will excrete it in your urine and it may look flourescent.
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Methyl ketones do. There is also the possibility of the dreaded false positive.
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Dehydration can cause your urine to be more concentrated, thus having a strong odor and dark yellow to amber color.  Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) can impart a bright yellow color to urine.  Eating certain foods can have an effect on urine odor - asparagus is a prime example.  And yes, diabetes or urinary tract infections could also cause changes in urine odor/color.
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If you are getting up too often you should mention this to your doctor and she/he may suggest urine and blood workups. Sometimes this is a symptom of an illness such as diabetes.