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I had taken urine test. My ph value is high 8.5. rest of all parameters are normal. What causes this ph value is high?
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Najeeb T
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9 yrs exp
Malappuram
In urine analysis, a high pH value indicates that the urine is more alkaline or basic in nature. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with values below 7 being acidic, 7 being neutral, and values above 7 being alkaline. A high pH value in urine (above 7) might be caused by various factors, such as diet, certain medications, urinary tract infections, or underlying health conditions.
An alkaline urine pH can sometimes be associated with conditions like urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria that produce ammonia, kidney stones formed from minerals that are more likely to precipitate in alkaline conditions, and metabolic disorders. It's important to interpret urine pH values in the context of other test results and clinical symptoms to determine the underlying cause and whether any further medical investigation or intervention is needed.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query you want to know about the high ph value of urine .
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