How to read urine analysis report

Urinalysis report is a window for us to understand the health of our body. To understand this report, we must first know what important information it contains. Urinalysis usually includes multiple indicators such as color, transparency, specific gravity, pH value, protein, glucose, ketone bodies, red blood cells, white blood cells, etc. Each indicator can reflect different health conditions.

Color and transparency are the most intuitive indicators. Normal urine should be light yellow and transparent. If the urine is too dark, it may be a sign of dehydration; if the urine is too turbid, it may indicate a urinary tract infection or other problems. Just like when we look at the weather forecast, we can make a preliminary judgment on the state of our body through color and transparency.

Next up are specific gravity and pH. Specific gravity reflects the concentration of dissolved substances in urine, and the normal range is usually between 1.005 and 1.030. If the specific gravity is too high, it may be due to dehydration or abnormal kidney function; if it is too low, it may be a sign of diabetes insipidus or chronic kidney disease. pH is a measure of the acidity and alkalinity of urine, and the normal range is between 4.6 and 8.0. Acidic urine may be related to a high-protein diet, while alkaline urine may be common in vegetarians.

Protein and glucose are two important chemical components in urine analysis. Normally, urine should not contain protein and glucose. The presence of protein may indicate kidney problems, while the presence of glucose may be a sign of diabetes. Imagine if we found salt in desserts, there must be something wrong. Similarly, the presence of substances that should not be in urine should also be of concern.

Let's look at red blood cells and white blood cells. The presence of red blood cells may indicate urinary bleeding, while an increase in white blood cells may indicate a urinary tract infection. Just like the body's alarm system, their abnormalities are the body sending us a signal that we need to pay attention to in time.

By understanding these indicators, we can better understand the urine analysis report and seek help from a professional doctor when necessary. Health is like a marathon, which requires our long-term attention and maintenance. I hope this article can help you better interpret the urine analysis report and let you go further on the road to health.