My routine urine report showed ketones present and i panicked a bit when i saw it. Ive been throwing up a lot lately and barely eating. Is this connected to the vomiting? what does it actually mean.
I got ketones in my urine when my morning sickness was at its worst and I couldn't keep food or water down. It basically means the body isnt getting enough food so its burning fat. My doctor put me on fluids and it settled. Pls tell your gynac if its showing up.
Don't get scared by the word. Often it just means you havent eaten or drunk enough, especially if you're nauseous. Eat something small frequently and drink water, and show the report to your doctor to be safe.
My doctor said ketones appear when you're not eating or drinking enough, often due to vomiting or fasting too long. Small amounts can happen but if its persistent they take it seriously. Frequent small meals and staying hydrated usually helps, but get her advice on yours.
For me ketones came up linked to my sugar levels, so they monitored it closely. It can mean different things, dehydration, not eating enough, or sugar issues. So please dont guess, let your doctor read your report and tell you the reason.
