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Ketones in Daughters Urine
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Ketones in Daughters Urine
by Cyndi__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Cyndi on March 24, 1999 at 11:03:59:
My 14 mo. old daughter has vesicoureteral reflux, so her urine is checked periodically. She has had quite a few illnesses this winter, as I am sure most children have, which have been stomach flu's, chicken pox, colds, etc. Lately, when her urine is checked, ketones are present in a moderate amount, but not glucose. I am wondering if this could be the first clue to diabetes, or if the ketones are simply the body's reaction to the stress of illness. I know that dehydration can cause these ketones to "spill," but a urinalysis the other day showed ketones and she is well. She has not truly displayed any other signs that concern me except that when she awoke this morning she wet through her diaper and EVERYTHING was soaked in her crib. I know baby's do this, as she is my third, but she never has before and after reading what I have I just wonder. Any information would be appreciated as to why this may be happening and if it is significant.
Thank You!
Cyndi
My 14 mo. old daughter has vesicoureteral reflux, so her urine is checked periodically. She has had quite a few illnesses this winter, as I am sure most children have, which have been stomach flu's, chicken pox, colds, etc. Lately, when her urine is checked, ketones are present in a moderate amount, but not glucose. I am wondering if this could be the first clue to diabetes, or if the ketones are simply the body's reaction to the stress of illness. I know that dehydration can cause these ketones to "spill," but a urinalysis the other day showed ketones and she is well. She has not truly displayed any other signs that concern me except that when she awoke this morning she wet through her diaper and EVERYTHING was soaked in her crib. I know baby's do this, as she is my third, but she never has before and after reading what I have I just wonder. Any information would be appreciated as to why this may be happening and if it is significant.
Thank You!
Cyndi
