“Lab results?”
I had labs done today for a pre-op (hysterectomy), and in the labs, it showed calcium level 10.4, protein level 8.7, and albumin level 5.4. The UA also showed trace ketones, moderate bacteria, moderate bilirubin, and gravity of >=1.030. Does this point towards anything, in particular, I need to have investigated? I saw dehydration can cause some of it, but I get 1.5 liters of IV fluids 3x a week to treat my Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and I don't believe I'm dehydrated.
Female | 28 years old
Medications: linzess, midodrine, propranolol, viibryd, straterra, clonidine, tazanidine
Conditions: POTS, migraines, asthma, gastroparesis, IBS, MDD
1 Answer
Dr. Gita Meshri
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
Ketones and high SG indicate dehydration and starvation .
It is common after surgeon asks you not to eat or drink anything before surgery.
It is common after surgeon asks you not to eat or drink anything before surgery.
