Question
A man's urine gave positive reaction with Benedict's solution. Name a probable disease that he was suffering from.
Answer
Diabetes mellitus
A positive reaction with Benedict's solution indicates the presence of reducing sugars, particularly glucose, in the urine. One of the most common conditions associated with the presence of glucose in the urine is diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to insufficient insulin production or reduced sensitivity to insulin.
A positive reaction with Benedict's solution indicates the presence of reducing sugars, particularly glucose, in the urine. One of the most common conditions associated with the presence of glucose in the urine is diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to insufficient insulin production or reduced sensitivity to insulin.
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