Calcium (Urine)

Головна / English textbooks / Calcium (Urine)

Does this check produce other names?

Urinalysis (calcium)

What is that this check?

This check measures the extent of calcium in your urine.

Your physique makes use of calcium in some ways, from creating tooth to constructing bones. Your parathyroid gland regulates the calcium in your physique. It releases additional calcium from the bones when your physique wants it. In case your physique has an excessive amount of calcium, it’s carried out of your physique along with your urine.

If the calcium in your urine builds up and crystallizes, it’s possible you’ll develop kidney stones. These may cause ache on both facet of your decrease again. Though kidney stones can kind from different issues within the urine, calcium stones are the most typical.

You can too develop stones in case your kidneys take in an excessive amount of calcium. Your weight loss plan, together with how a lot fluid you drink, may result in kidney stones. Ingesting too little water signifies that you will make much less urine and extra calcium can construct up.

Your physique tries to eliminate kidney stones by sending them out by means of your bladder. Kidney stones will be fairly painful, particularly while you urinate.

For this check, you gather all of the urine you make in a 24-hour interval in order that it may be checked out in a lab.

Why do I would like this check?

It’s possible you’ll want this check in case your healthcare supplier must see how effectively your kidneys are working, particularly in case you get kidney stones.  

What different checks would possibly I’ve together with this check?

Your healthcare supplier may order different checks. These embody:

  • Calcium blood check

  • CT scan

  • Ultrasound

What do my check outcomes imply?

Check outcomes could fluctuate relying in your age, gender, well being historical past, and different issues. Your check outcomes could also be completely different relying on the lab used. They might not imply you’ve gotten an issue. Ask your healthcare supplier what your check outcomes imply for you.

Outcomes are given in milligrams per day (mg/day). A traditional stage of calcium within the urine is between 100 to 300 mg/day.

In case your outcomes are greater than regular it could imply you might be in danger for kidney stones. The upper the studying, the larger the chance is for each women and men.

To decrease the calcium stage in your urine, your healthcare supplier would possibly counsel that you simply eat extra greens and fruits and fewer animal merchandise, like crimson meat and eggs. For those who’re an older grownup, your supplier could suggest that you simply add extra potassium and cut back the quantity of salty meals in your weight loss plan. Chopping again on the quantity of calcium you eat seemingly will not decrease your danger for stones. That is true until you eat very massive portions of calcium.

In case your outcomes are decrease, it could imply you’ve gotten an absence of vitamin D. 

How is that this check finished?

This check is finished with a 24-hour urine pattern. For this pattern, you will need to gather your entire urine for twenty-four hours. Empty your bladder utterly very first thing within the morning with out accumulating it. Observe the time. Then gather your urine each time you go to the toilet over the subsequent 24 hours. Preserve the gathering container in a cool place, similar to in a cooler with ice, or within the fridge.

Does this check pose any dangers?

This check has no recognized dangers.

What would possibly have an effect on my check outcomes?

Consuming meat and eggs can have an effect on your outcomes. Your check outcomes may also be affected if you don’t gather all urine samples in a 24-hour interval. To get correct outcomes, observe the instructions your healthcare supplier offers you.

How do I prepare for this check?

You needn’t put together for this check. However make certain your healthcare supplier is aware of about all medicines, herbs, nutritional vitamins, and dietary supplements you’re taking. This consists of medicines that do not want a prescription and any unlawful medicine it’s possible you’ll use. 

If you’re doing a 24-hour check, ensure you perceive learn how to gather the pattern. Ask if there are any meals you shouldn’t eat earlier than or through the check.