Pentosuria Essential Benign

Pentosuria is a condition in which excess amounts of pentoses, five-carbon sugars that are not the body's main source of energy, are found in the urine. Pentose is a pentose sugar that is not part of glucose and cannot be converted into glucose.

Essential pentosuria (EBS) is a form of pentosuria that occurs due to excess pentoses in the body, usually from eating foods containing large amounts of pentoses, such as fruits and vegetables. In this condition, pentose can be found in the urine in large quantities, which can lead to a variety of symptoms including fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite and other disorders.

Benign pentosuria differs from other forms of pentosuria in that it does not cause serious health problems and may be asymptomatic. However, if pentose in the urine is too high, it can lead to other health problems such as impaired kidney or liver function.

Benign pentosuria is usually treated by changing your diet and increasing your water intake. Drugs that help the body absorb pentoses, such as pentosan, ibuprofen, as well as vitamin complexes containing B vitamins, can also be used.

Overall, pentosuria can be a fairly serious health problem, but with the right approach and treatment, it can be successfully eliminated.



Pentosuria is a pathological change in uric acid that causes its increased content in the blood and urine due to metabolic disorders. Pentosuria, which can be observed independently in humans, is called benign. Pathology has more medical names; it has many synonyms. It is designated as DB