Which term is the presence of glucose in urine?

• A. Dysuria
• B. Glycosuria
• C. Enuresis
• D. Hematuria

Answer: (B)

Glucose in urine is called glycosuria. It happens when blood glucose levels are high enough that the kidneys can’t reabsorb all the sugar, so it spills into the urine. The kidneys’ threshold for glucose is about 180 mg/dL; when plasma glucose exceeds this, glucose appears in urine. Glycosuria is commonly associated with diabetes mellitus and can occur in pregnancy or certain kidney conditions, but it’s not a normal finding in healthy individuals.

Dysuria means painful or difficult urination, usually from infection or irritation, not the presence of glucose.

Enuresis refers to involuntary urination, such as bedwetting, and is not about glucose in the urine.

Hematuria means blood in the urine, which can indicate various issues like infection, stones, or injury.