What does it mean when urine dialysis shows the highest reading of specific gravity? What causes it, can it be harmful and can it be treated?
2007-02-17 09:48:25 · 2 answers · asked by retro_shine 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Specific gravity is a general measure of dissolved minerals and solutes. A dilute urine has a low SG, a concentrated urine a high SG. A first morning specimen will be more concentrated. If you're diabetic and spilling glucose, it will be high (but that should be picked up on another urine test). Some diseases of the kidney, thyroid and parathyroid can cause excessive sodium and or potassium to be excreted. Diet can effect the result. The test is not really specific for any one disease, but if consistently elevated, your Dr. should follow up with further tests.
2007-02-17 10:02:31 · answer #1 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT MAY BE YOU ARENT DRINKING ENOUGH PLAIN WATER. LOOK ON THE INTERNET SEARCH UNDER " URINE SPECIFIC GRAVITY " STAY WITH A DIET, LOW SALT, SUGAR AND EAT PLAIN FOODS.
2007-02-17 09:54:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it usually means that you have a urinary tract infection and should start anti-biotics soon.
2007-02-17 09:57:51 · answer #3 · answered by supersportsmed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋