What does pH 8.0 mean?

When a routine urine test is done, one of the items that will be included is the pH value which represents the pH of the urine. Since the pH of urine is affected by various factors such as diet, body composition and medication, its value is not fixed. The pH of normal human urine is between 5.0 and 8.0, with an average value of about 6.0 being weakly acidic. If the pH value of urine is 8.0, it means alkaline, which may be caused by eating a lot of alkaline food. If there is no obvious discomfort, it is mostly normal and does not need special treatment, and regular diet can be adjusted and reviewed regularly. If the pH value of urine is significantly higher than normal, or if there is obvious urological or gynecological discomfort, you should consult a specialist to confirm the diagnosis with other clinical symptoms, and then provide symptomatic treatment. Pay attention to a balanced diet, avoid partial diet, drink more water and urinate more often.