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Worried dad - did a ketone test - help please

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guitarman

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Hi all. My daughter, 6 started drinking water like crazy and urinating constantly 4 days ago out of nowhere. Of course I googled and the first thing that comes up is type 1 Diabetes, and I am extremely worried. She also vomited earlier today. No weight loss, but some shakiness. Appetite is not changed.

I bought a ketone/glucose urine test from the drug store and it was all negative - seemingly normal.

My question is, does this rule out Diabetes, or not necessarily? I have a Dr app for her tomorrow but I'm in a panic. Even with a neg test could she still have Diabetes? And what else could this be? She has no pain when urinating so I'm thinking it's not a UTI.

Anyway, thank you so much for any feedback.

Take good care.
 
jack412 said:
Take her to a dr
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First thing tomorrow - appointment at 9 am. Can they test right there or do we have to wait a **** week for results? And if she had it, would she test positive for ketones/high glucose or not necessarily?
 
If her glucose reading is accurate and is normal range, she wouldn't have diabetes. Urination can be from a few things one of which is a uti, take a first wee sample of the morning with you, there are some office tests they can run, but definitive testing will take a few days. If the dr suspects an infection, he will prescribe an antibiotic

If her condition deteriates of you think she needs attention sooner you could go to A&E
 
jack412 said:
If her glucose reading is accurate and is normal range, she wouldn't have diabetes. Urination can be from a few things one of which is a uti, take a first wee sample of the morning with you, there are some office tests they can run, but definitive testing will take a few days. If the dr suspects an infection, he will prescribe an antibiotic

If her condition deteriates of you think she needs attention sooner you could go to A&E
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Well that's promising, thank you. I better stay off Google for my own sanity.

What's A&E?
 
If you are extremely worried and to give you peace of mind, please go to A&E so the triage nurse can have a look at her and properly assess and decide from there. If it turns out to be a minor problem, they will give you referrals to the GP the ff day and discharge instructions.
 
Adelle0607 said:
If you are extremely worried and to give you peace of mind, please go to A&E so the triage nurse can have a look at her and properly assess and decide from there. If it turns out to be a minor problem, they will give you referrals to the GP the ff day and discharge instructions.
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Thank you, my ex is taking her to the Children's hospital. I gathered you folks are in the UK - I'm in Canada. I had to Google "A&E". :-)
 
There's a condition that causes it but I don't want to preempt until she has had an examination, and it may be a minor problem as well, for all we know .That's good to take her there she will be in good hands :) I'm hoping all the best for your daughter...
 
guitarman said:
Thank you love. Blood tests are OK - she's waiting to see the Dr. I can't believe how fast they got her in. I can take a lot, but when it comes to my kids...
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That's good, she'll be seen soon. I do understand how you feel, most parents are extremely worried because kids don't normally speak out or complain if they are sick especially the small/young ones, so it can be frustrating and most of them say they would rather have the fever rather than their child have it...The staff has experience with these cues from the kids and will take care of her there in the kids hospital :) and she might even get a sticker/badge later for being brave with all the tests she's done tonight or she might even get a treat, let's see.:)
 
Blood tests all good but they want us to stop her from drinking so much water (5 bottles in an hour!!). Further tests forthcoming. They say it could be a virus stimulating her to drink so much, or behavioural, or a hormone thing. That's a lot of water for a grown man, let alone a 6 year old girl. Hopefully it passes and she's OK.

Thank you for your help and concern, it means a lot. :-)
 
guitarman said:
Blood tests all good but they want us to stop her from drinking so much water (5 bottles in an hour!!). Further tests forthcoming. They say it could be a virus stimulating her to drink so much, or behavioural, or a hormone thing. That's a lot of water for a grown man, let alone a 6 year old girl. Hopefully it passes and she's OK.

Thank you for your help and concern, it means a lot. :-)
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You're welcome. You haven't caused a problem at all @guitarman. yes was thinking about that earlier, hormones can cause it, was thinking they would do tests for those too. :) thinking about your little girl and hope she feels calm and safe throughout the whole process.
 
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