Normal standards for specific gravity are as typically as follows: 1.000 to 1.030 is a normal specific gravity, 1.001 after drinking excessive amounts of water, more than 1.030 after not drinking very many fluids and concentrated after receiving an antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Max’s urine concentration varied in concentration each time he was tested. The first test showed that his urine was a pale yellow which was an indication that he was hydrated. The second test showed the concentration to be a dark yellow which meant that Max was probably dehydrated. The last test shown was yellow meaning he still was not as hydrated as he should be. Before exercise, pale yellow urine with low specific gravity is obtained, because it lacks protein and
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of sweat during an hour of moderate to vigorous indoor exercise. Even though it might seem like a lot, it shouldn’t be enough to cause problems unless he has been seriously short-changing himself on fluid intake prior to beginning his exercise. He should be able to tell whether that it’s potentially problematic by checking his urine color before exercise. If it’s dark yellow with a strong urine smell, it’s a good idea to have a cup or two of water 30-60 minutes before he starts exercising. The main role of your kidneys is to determine how many substances, such as glucose and electrolytes (salts), should be in your blood. If you have too many, your kidneys will get rid of them through your urine. However, sometimes your kidneys don’t filter efficiently, if you are dehydrated your body starts releasing nutrients it shouldn’t, like glucose. This is where specific gravity testing aids a physician in making a diagnosis. Specific gravity testing can be used if your physician suspects any of the following conditions such as dehydration/overhydrating, heart failure, shock, diabetes insipidus (a condition in which the kidneys cannot hold onto, conserve, water),kidney failure, kidney infection, urinary tract infection, and hyponatremia/hypernatremia (low/elevated sodium
of sweat during an hour of moderate to vigorous indoor exercise. Even though it might seem like a lot, it shouldn’t be enough to cause problems unless he has been seriously short-changing himself on fluid intake prior to beginning his exercise. He should be able to tell whether that it’s potentially problematic by checking his urine color before exercise. If it’s dark yellow with a strong urine smell, it’s a good idea to have a cup or two of water 30-60 minutes before he starts exercising. The main role of your kidneys is to determine how many substances, such as glucose and electrolytes (salts), should be in your blood. If you have too many, your kidneys will get rid of them through your urine. However, sometimes your kidneys don’t filter efficiently, if you are dehydrated your body starts releasing nutrients it shouldn’t, like glucose. This is where specific gravity testing aids a physician in making a diagnosis. Specific gravity testing can be used if your physician suspects any of the following conditions such as dehydration/overhydrating, heart failure, shock, diabetes insipidus (a condition in which the kidneys cannot hold onto, conserve, water),kidney failure, kidney infection, urinary tract infection, and hyponatremia/hypernatremia (low/elevated sodium