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What Causes Cloudy Urine With Bubbles?
Question: I have been having cloudy urine with bubbles. What does this mean?? No real pain and no urine problems other than this.
Brief Answer:
Could be a number of possibilities.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
Cloudy urine with bubbles and no other urine problems can be caused by dehydration and in this situation the urine may be dark in color.
Protein in the urine can cause bubbles or foam to appear. This may be secondary to a kidney infection or damage or excess protein in the diet from high protein foods such as meat or fish.
Infection in the urinary tract can cause cloudy urine but is usually accompanied by a burning sensation on urination.
Kidney disease such as diabetes or kidney stones may cause cloudiness.
I suggest that if this continues for a further few days, you should see your doctor. Further investigations would include dipstick examination of your urine, blood tests and possibly a 24 hour collection of urine. In the meantime ensure you are adequately hydrated by drinking at least 2 litres of water per day.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
Could be a number of possibilities.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
Cloudy urine with bubbles and no other urine problems can be caused by dehydration and in this situation the urine may be dark in color.
Protein in the urine can cause bubbles or foam to appear. This may be secondary to a kidney infection or damage or excess protein in the diet from high protein foods such as meat or fish.
Infection in the urinary tract can cause cloudy urine but is usually accompanied by a burning sensation on urination.
Kidney disease such as diabetes or kidney stones may cause cloudiness.
I suggest that if this continues for a further few days, you should see your doctor. Further investigations would include dipstick examination of your urine, blood tests and possibly a 24 hour collection of urine. In the meantime ensure you are adequately hydrated by drinking at least 2 litres of water per day.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Kerry Pottinger
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist
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