Urine Test Simplified
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Learn how to easily decode urine test strips.
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0:00 Introduction
0:40 Urine tests simplified
4:59 Key takeaways
5:15 Bulletproof your immune system *free course!
In this video, we’re going to talk about how to read urine test strips. If you’re interested in using urine test strips, this video is going to simplify them for you.
Urine test strips are not made to diagnose anything. They are simply there to give you clues to potential irregularities in your body.
Most urine test strips test 10 things:
1. Protein - Too much protein could be a sign of kidney disease, dehydration, intense exercise, or a kidney stone.
2. Leukocytes - High levels could suggest an infection, UTI, or kidney stone.
3. Ketones - A potential sign you’re on a low carb diet, or you have diabetes
4. Glucose - Levels higher than 180 could indicate diabetes.
5. Nitrites - This could be a sign of nitrate-reducing bacteria, such as E. coli or gonorrhea.
6. Blood - Could indicate UTI, intense exercise, or kidney stones.
7. Urobilinogen - Could be a sign of liver damage, cirrhosis, or hepatitis.
8. pH - Levels between 6 and 7.5 could indicate uric acid stones or too much protein.
9. Specific gravity - Highly-concentrated urine could indicate dehydration.
10. Bilirubin - Could be an early sign of liver damage or a blocked bile duct.
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Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain how to understand urine test strips in simple terms. I’ll see you in the next video.
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Yes, please, make a series about the most useful tests and how to interpret them
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video suggestion. I will check with Dr. Berg about doing a video on this! Dr. Berg's Support Team.
@rawwoodgifts8117
3 жыл бұрын
Yes this would be amazing!
I have had a history of blood in my urine with no infection. Doctors have no clue. I chalk it up to an irritated bladder, most likely caused from molds and mold toxins in the environment. I use marshmallow root to coat and soothe the bladder when it feels achy. Works great!
@carmgenuardi1738
3 жыл бұрын
I am having this issue. Where do you get marshmallow root? How does this help? Thank you.
@christinemichaels7315
2 жыл бұрын
Yes Marshmallow root is amazing for soothing the bladder. I use it as well. The type I found is powder form and dissolves in hot water.
@justcruisinmom1682
Жыл бұрын
@@christinemichaels7315 Oh thank you Is there anyway you can explain your symptoms🙏🏻❤️💐
@luckyangel943
Жыл бұрын
Can you pls share where you buy them from? The brand? How you take them?
@sc5216
11 ай бұрын
You have a histamine intolerance/ Mast Cell Activation Disorder. The blood is from Hunner's Ulcers in your bladder from the HIT/MCAD. Eat low histamine. The reason you're sensitive to mold and possibly chemicals is also due to MCAD.
Cool idea Doc, I’ll buy those for my morning routine. If anyone is interested in just the keto urine test, in the USA Walmart pharmacy sells keto urine strips for only $5 for a bottle of 50. I like to cut them in half lengthwise so I get double the strips. It’s helpful at letting you know if you are keeping your carbs low enough for ketosis.
@Nolaman70
3 жыл бұрын
@Violett Fem so many good keto recipes out there now, I made keto taco bell pizzas yesterday. But I also make a big salad almost everyday now. Eat only from noon to 6pm.
@rawwoodgifts8117
3 жыл бұрын
Ok. A nutrients app like cronometer gives you the data in a few seconds too. And it's free.
@rawwoodgifts8117
3 жыл бұрын
@Violett Fem I barely cook on healthy keto. I'm happy with my quick fix high quality 4 eggs a day and sometimes high quality meat. Delicious & fast.
@patriciacarlyle9456
3 жыл бұрын
@Violett Fem go simple for health and less stressful preparation. Meat and salad
@mollypitcher9380
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric Carve
Dr. Eric Berg, you and your channel are an absolute blessing and God-send. Thank you so much for all the helpful information you provide/have provided. And thank you for this video! You are greatly appreciated!
This is great! I didn't know you could get your own tests. Thanks Doc!
congratulations on hitting 5million subscribers Dr. Berg! and thank you for all the information you provide in each video
@antigoni_
2 жыл бұрын
@@frankw9836 and he is worth every single one of them!
Has anyone ever had explanations like from dr. Berg from their GP? Thank you so much for enlightening us. You advice is ALWAYS perfect.
Thank you sooo much dr Berg, no one every explains the way you do, please make more and more videos on anatomy and physiology and how good affects all this, I’m addicted to your videos, good I’m addicted to the best things. Love from India 🇮🇳
DR. BERG YOU ARE AMAZING! I’ve learned so much from you! You literally have a video on just about any situation/struggle a person could go through while following this diet. I send your videos to my family obsessively now to educate them as well and help them make lifestyle changes!
@valentinakreynin2324
3 жыл бұрын
The same here. I am following Dr Berg religiously, but my family hates me for that... What is wrong with the people?
@rawwoodgifts8117
3 жыл бұрын
@@valentinakreynin2324 Jalousy can happen when someone is improving.
@valentinakreynin2324
3 жыл бұрын
@@rawwoodgifts8117 I know why.. I'm in my 60, but I look like I'm 35! And almost healthy!🤣🤣🤣
@rawwoodgifts8117
3 жыл бұрын
@@valentinakreynin2324 Cool! Well done!
This video did not piss me off one bit, thanks Doctor 👍
So grateful for all of your videos, thanks Dr B.
Interesting video !! Thanks for sharing ;-)
Thank you for giving such important information for free.Lots of love from india ❤️
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Very glad to be of help.
Best explanation ever!!!
Thank you. Going to try this out, and maybe be motivated to finally stick to a healthy lifestyle.
@rawwoodgifts8117
3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Dr Berg's electrolytes formula and his trace minerals formula? That's what helps me staying disciplined. Together with understanding how to do healthy keto and intermittent fasting.
I’m about to order these right now. THANK YOU!
Great information as always!!
I love your videos, thank you!!!!!
thank you dr berg, we are so lucky, you do the hard work for us !
@Drberg
3 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
Great video and easy to understand. Thanks Doc and team.
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Very glad to be of help.
Thank you for the tip, you are awesome 👏
Thank you, Dr.Berg, for education!
Thank you, please we need more and more videos about tests ⚡️
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I will check with Dr. Berg about doing a video on this! Dr. Berg's Support Team.
Great video God bless you Dr Eric Berg🙏🏻
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Very glad to be of help.
Thank you for this valuable info, Dr. Berg❗️
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Very glad to be of help.
Dr. Berg is definitely following us. LOL. I literally took a test last night to see if I have a UTI. That is where I learned about Leukocytes, last night on the packaging. I do have a UTI, when I saw this video just now, I froze in my steps, especially at the beginning because I saw what looked like the word Leukocytes on the board behind him. Lol. What makes this more funny is that I had tried to find a video on YTIs during menopause especially last night from Dr. Berg, then today bam here is a video on this. Thank you add. Berg, you are the human version of google, Web M.D., and the encyclopedia all rolled into one. Thank you for your studying and sharing of so many topics vital to health. I’m so glad God gave you the knowledge to teach people about the human body.
@JJ-jl1ge
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of women get a UTI from their husband/partner playing around - just saying.
Yes thanks can you do a deficiency test to show what vitamins you need? Grateful 😍
Thank you Dr. Berg you helped understand my urine analysis. You are the best.
@Drberg
Жыл бұрын
Most welcome! Be well!
Love You Doc 😍
Lei è un bravoooo professore.May be It Is initial diabetes.That right.
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When taking a urine test, do you recommend being in a fasted state or not?
Thank you very much for the urine RDT test video it has pull some double in me now
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Very glad to be of help.
Awesome information
Wow, perfect timing. I just got these test strips. Thank you Dr. Berg😊
@fragilechords5118
3 жыл бұрын
Where did you find them? What is the brand?
@selena5905
3 жыл бұрын
@@fragilechords5118 I purchased from "Complete Natural products" they are called rapid urinalysis test. There is 14 tests on 1 strip & 100 strips per bottle.
@fragilechords5118
3 жыл бұрын
@@selena5905 Thank you so much!
Good info. Thanks, Dr.Berg
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
Dr B- what about leukocyte esterase being elevated at 75? There were no wbc or Rbc detected on my UA no bacteria seen, and everything was normal, with the exception of my Ph being 7.0. I do have lupus, sjogrens and neuropathy. I know you’re not my treating physician just curious what your opinion is about that leukocyte esterase.
Really informative, thank you Dr Berg. What if the urine smells badly? What does that indicate? No pain when urinated...
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! We cannot provide medical advice but I'll link a Dr. Berg's video that you may want to check out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWqsypd9eMXZmdo.html Hope this helps! Dr. Berg's Support Team.
@ollieekoko7960
3 жыл бұрын
@@Drberg thank you, will check it up!
Excellent! Thanks Doc!
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Most welcome!
Hey doc. My Specific Gravity is super dark only when i cheat on keto. It’s always light green when I’m on keto. Does this mean i need to get more potassium and electrolytes?
Dr. Berg, could you please discuss Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? I was diagnosed with it, but most doctors seem unfamiliar with it. Thank you for everything you do❗️
@rawwoodgifts8117
3 жыл бұрын
If you don't find a video on this and don't get an answer fast, the next best thing is to at least understand the videos he made about the different subjects connected to this syndrome. Like possibly the nervous system, vitamin D, sleep, stress, etc.
Super AWESOME!! game on
Thank you Dr
Biden: "If it comes out green, then you ain't clean."
@bigrednebraska9452
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah....Biden never actually said this. The sentence is too coherent and makes too much sense for him😆🤣
What do u think of vitastiq which is a vitamin tester device for your phone.
Thank you, Dr. Berg!
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.
Awesome ❤️
Thank god I have found your videos and now I just done these testes I’m scoring high on a few and Iv have my doctor a sample and they have not got back to me in a week Iv done ts test at home and have the proof now that there is protein in my urine and other things I knew they were missing something
Kisses from Africa....am having difficulties with these......u God sent.
Well done Dr Berg
Dr. Berg, did you published a book, that I dont know about it? I would like to have it.
Thanks for the informative video. Can you please post a video on how to check vitamin and mineral deficiency in body.
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! You may want to check out this Dr. Berg's video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hm1txNp6Yru3hs4.html Hope you'll find it helpful! Dr. Berg's Support Team.
Leukocytes seem to be measured as “ca cells/ul” (as noted on the dip stick keys). What does the “ca” stand for? Cancer??? Can these decrease without having cancer?
Thanks for the talk yesterday. I sent my blood test in for you to look at it but you did not mention it while we were on Facebook Live...can your people send it to you? Thanks. Robert from Danville.
Is the first urine sample in the morning the best for diagnosi
Incredible .. So helpful
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Glad this helped!
My dog had bladder stones and costed me 7 grand in surgery im wondering if I got some test strips if it would be helpful to watch out for clues?!?!
Thank you! Thank you thank you!
@Drberg
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
Great video!
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked this post.
Dokter the only time my urine smells like sugar is when I eat a special breakfast cereal called weetabix even when I eat dry fruits such as figs or dates it does not happen can u explain the reason for it is was suppose to be whole grain
Wow this was Really Interesting Thank you!🌹🙏💌💖🙋🕊🎆Dr.Berg💌🌹God BLESS you and your Family💖😇🙏🌄🙋😁👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Very glad to be of help.
Will order urine test strips now and add to my collection of self tests since its pretty cheap.
@d.daniels2298
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, where can you order these strips from? Thanks 😃
@rawwoodgifts8117
3 жыл бұрын
@@d.daniels2298 They are available in many supermarkets, online shops like ebay & amazon.
are the glucose strips any good,,, if blood glucose is always normal
Very Interseting, can you get a reading showing possible Prostrate problem? Thanks I love watching you Videos :-)
Plz! Review this device " Lumen " Breathe analyzer,, I always get its advertisement before your video
Finally! Why is my one dark green square always light when I’m on keto and dark when i cheat keto lol
June 7th 2022 I have test strips but I am confused with this presentation because the test strips have a color chart but there are numbers and there's a certain pH you're supposed to be at what is the Ketone range for this type of test strip I am confused by your presentation
Wow. I did even know this was a thing. For the past two months I've been wanting to get my urine tested and though it could be done by professionals. Thank you so much
@donnaml8776
3 жыл бұрын
Just PLEASE BE CAREFUL! Had a friend self-diagnosing and some crazy doctor went along with this insanity. Instead of telling her that her artificial sweetener could be causing her pain the doctor took out her gallbladder. So PLEASE find a good doctor, still do the test but let your doctor know and then work together to your best health. If you cannot be absolutely honest with your doctor find a different doctor.
Thank you Dr.
@Drberg
Жыл бұрын
Most welcome! Be well!
God bless you! I have a question, can ketones in urine be from skipping meals or starvation too if you don’t have diabetes?
My urine test is normal except cloudy color. What does it mean? Any explanation? I drink a lot water every day and maintain a healthy life style.
Hi sir. Iam from india u clearly explain how our urine analysis done by own.. In home thank u so much ur valuable information sir...
Doc few years ago I had glucose in my urine with normal fasting glucose. Is it normal ?
Good job dr B
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked this post.
Is this case is hemoglobin protein or blood in the breakdown?
I made a test at home today for uti, but it only says leukocytes in my urin. What does that mean?
Hi dr my girlfriend has pain in her left side of her back she took some pain relief eased abit and now it’s around her front area sharp pains in her women part then up to her belly area her wee is very dark any help thanks in advance
Dr.Berg, please talk about exercise, muscle building and how many days per week and intervals should one exercise to gain some muscles (especially for women)
@cynthiajosiej1833
3 жыл бұрын
@Violett Fem suggest me a good channel. I am confused because each person says a different information. Some say that we need exercise everyday; some say we need to exercise one a muscle group and rest that muscle group for 3 days while exercising on another muscle group, etc... Thanks in advance for suggesting a good channel or expert for women's fitness. (I want this information because I lost lots of my weight and also my muscles during covid lockdown. 😭 I want to gain back )
I but one everything came out clean does it really work
I have ketones / blood / glucose/ protein in my urine test regularly. the blood / protein daily. my doctor says i dont have diabetes my AC 1 test was in normal.range. HELP !
Thank you so much. Do you have (or can you make) videos on kidneys ... especially related to chronic kidney stones ( specifically calcium-oxilate stones ) and can they cause a kidney infection. Also explain what damage stones do to the kidney and whether this is permanent or accumulative damage. And how resilient the kidney is and whether it bounces back an recovers. (Calcium-oxalate stones) And clarify what is kidney disease and what causes it. Thanks in advance.
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Have you seen these Dr. Berg's videos yet? kzread.infosearch?query=kidney Hope you'll find them helpful! Dr. Berg's Support Team.
My ph is 5.0 , but i have crystales in my urine that cause peeing problems and burn feeling , should i decrease or increase ph to stop this problem?
Every single time I see the leukocyte section turns purple ( light purple). No infection according to the urine culture test. Nitrite is negative. All the other sections are normal. I don’t know what is wrong with me.
My PH is showing very alkaline. What does this tell me and how can I fix it? Thanks
Hi Dr.Berg. Can you do a video on gastroparesis? Thank you.
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I will check with Dr. Berg about doing a video on this! Dr. Berg's Support Team.
Thank you Doctor. From India.
@Drberg
2 ай бұрын
Most welcome!
What could happen if the urine PH is very basic ? may be indicate infection?
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@Drberg
Жыл бұрын
Most welcome! Be well!
My Urine has terrible smell is this Ammonia as is the case with underarm sweat
my urobilinogen was elevated (3.5 mg/dL). I have hepatosplenomegaly. What's wrong with me? My doctor isn't helping me at all.
What about for drug testing how do we know weed is in the system?
I know how to do all that chemistry lab testing stuff that’s what I took in school but I’m not practising
When is the best time to do test in urine? The morning you wake up?
Couldn’t blood in urine mean a blood disorder as ITP?
Glucose 2+ Leukocyte 1+ what is the indication
Dr berg, please do a video on WBC. Thank you.
@210SAi
3 жыл бұрын
White Blood Cells?
@Drberg
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there! I'll link a couple of Dr. Berg's videos that you may want to check out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nqF8lc1qkqmrgrg.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaZ60M6LpKqqitY.html Hope these help! Dr. Berg's Support Team.
I have these test strips at home.
So clear is fully hydrated?
my urine strip test, show I have 16 mmol/L ketones after 48hrs of fasting. 16 mmol/L ketones after 72hrs fasting. Ate something at 73hrs. 91hrs later, 8 mmol/L ketones
So basically how much litre per day should we drink? Because drink a lot of water not good for Lungs? . Normal i drink 2 litre a day end up my urine turn white haha when i pee