Letter U

Urine pH

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A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of urine.</P> The pH of any fluid is the measure of the hydrogen ion (H<SUP>-</SUP>) concentration.

A pH of 7 is neutral.

The lower the pH, the more acidic the urine.

A variety of factors affect urine pH including what is ingested, vomiting, diarrhea, lung function, hormone function, kidney function, and urinary tract infection.</P> Checking the urine pH is a part of the routine urinalysis )urine examination).

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