Hi my son was at the doctors office today and it was noted he had high ketones and both blood and protein in the urine. The doctor immediately put him on an antibiotic but said it will need further investigations? He is 2 yrs old he is one developing a cough?
HI...high proteins in urine - the diagnosis depends on the number of (+) he has in the urinary protein. If it is 4+ then it is Nephrotic range proteinuria, and he requires further evaluation regarding the same. The ketones in the urine may be suggestive of his poor oral intake due to his illness. But what ever it is I suggest you get him evaluated, but do not know how much antibiotics are going to help in the absence of fever. Regards -