Blood and ketones in Urine test what does it mean

[Niamh75]

Well Im 34 week pregnant and today at my hospital appointment my urine test was strange I should of asked what it all meant but Im so tired and feeling crappy i just wanted to come home and put my feet up

but I had PH 5
Lueko +2
Glucose 4+
ketones3+
blood 1+

any one know what the blood might mean or what is Leuko I expected the high gluscose as i have GD and im on insulin on my last pregnancy I had ketones 2+ and I was admitted so a bit confused now

would any one know

[kristi14]

Hi,

Did they do any further testing or treat you for a UTI?

Luecocytes (sp) are white blood cells.

Keytones can indicate not enough fluids

Blood can indicate infection.

Those together i would think UTI.

Thats just what i think though

I hope you feel better soon

[Niamh75]

thanks kristi I did a bit of research on the net and thats what I think to I did give another sample so I hope they are good at getting back with results very quick if not Ill ring my self tomorrow

why dont they treat for a uti straight away under those circumstances I wonder the doc did ask if i had any burning which i dont but I do get a pain in my left side when i do wee and when i told her i was having pains in my back and side she put it down to pregnancy niggles LOL

I dont fancy a full blown UTI I had one before I was so sick euck!!

[melbel]

Ketones are also a sign of high glucose. they happen when the body is unable to use the available glucose due to not enough insulin and the body starts to convert body fat into usable energy becasue it mistakenly thinks it is starving. 3+ urine ketones combined with 4+ urine glucose is a cause for concern. I would be keeping a close eye on both those...on their own they are not so much of an issue but in combination they serve as a warning. I would keep a close watch on your blood sugars and keep up the fluids. The high glucose and ketones would also be a major contributor to you feeling so tired and crappy.

And yes it could all be a result of a UTI. Infection makes you even more insulin resistant and puts your sugar levels up - combine that with GD and you are a rpime candidate. So again keep an eye on the sugar levels and if you start to feel really unwell at any stage go to a hospital asap. Ketoacidosis is a very very scary and serious condition that can develop really quickly if the ketones are high for any length of time. Prolly wont happen but it helps to be aware as a heads up.
hope that helps.

[Niamh75]

Thanks Melbel Ill be keeping a close eye and have been drinking lots of water and im keeping a close eye on my blood sugars I have to check before and after I eat so will be keeping a close eye

thanks for the information good to know, im sure they will get back in touch with me today if its all shows up high when the results come back from the lab.

Ill be giving them a call my self later if i havent heard just so if i do have a UTI I can get it sorted

[Niamh75]

well I rang the hospital and the sample came back inclusive and they don't want another one I did ask about the high sugars and ketones but the midwife didn't think it was any thing to be worried about not sure if im happy with that

Ill head to the doctor if I have to if i still don't feel well later or tomorrow