06:47 PM
Monday August 22 2022
I wrote – Hoda Abdel Nasser:
Foamy urine causes some people to worry when it appears and rush to the doctor, fearing that it is a warning sign of illness.
In the following report, the “Consulto” reviews the causes of foamy urine, associated symptoms, and how to treat it, according to the “Healthline” website.
Causes of foamy urine
1- dehydration
Foamy urine is a symptom of dehydration in the body, because lack of drinking water leads to an increase in the concentration of a protein known as “albumin”, when it interacts with atmospheric air bubbles are formed.
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2- Kidney disease
Foamy urine may indicate a problem with the kidneys, which makes them unable to rid the body of excess protein, so you should visit a specialist doctor, to identify the disease and obtain the appropriate treatment for it.
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3- diabetes
Usually, people with diabetes have foamy urine, which is caused by high blood sugar and difficulty in the kidneys disposing of excess glucose and protein properly through urination.
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Symptoms associated with foamy urine
Foamy urine does not come alone, but rather is accompanied by a group of symptoms, including:
Speed of urine flow.
Dark urine.
Swelling of the hands, feet, face and abdomen.
Feeling tired.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
– Anorexia.
– Sleep disorders.
Low sperm count.
– Erectile dysfunction in men.
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Foamy urine treatment
Some studies have confirmed that the treatment of foamy urine varies from person to person, according to the problem leading to it, but there are guidelines that all patients can follow regardless of the cause, most notably:
Drink plenty of water.
– Control blood sugar.
– Eat a healthy diet.
– Doing exercise daily.
Control of high blood pressure.