Infrequent or occasional foamy urine,most likely not something to watch out for. However, another story if foamy peeoften happeni, or accompanied by other complaints such as body swelling and pain when urinating.
Urine or urine is normally golden yellow and clear, or slightly dark. The texture is runny and not bubbly. However, sometimes changes occur until the urine looks foamy. There are various factors that can cause these changes, can be due to certain diseases or because of side effects of drugs.
Various Causes of Foamy Pee
If your urine looks foamy, it could be because your bladder is filling up with urine. When the bladder is too full, for example as a result of holding back urine, the urine will come out more profusely, causing bubbles or foam to form in the toilet.
Sometimes, foamy urine can also occur if you don't drink enough or are dehydrated. In addition, certain medications to treat urinary tract infections, such as phenazopyridine, can also make urine appear foamy.
Another cause of foamy urine is ejaculation retrograde, which is a condition that occurs in men when semen enters the bladder instead of being expelled through the penis during ejaculation.
But if foamy urine continues to occur, the foam does not go away quickly, or even more and more foamy, it could be caused by an illness. For example, leaky kidneys (proteinuria).
To determine the cause of foamy urine, a medical examination is needed by a doctor. One of the examinations that will be carried out by the doctor to determine the cause of foamy urine is a urinalysis.
Foamy Urination, Proteinuria, and Kidney Disorders
Proteinuria or albuminuria is a condition in which the amount of protein in the urine exceeds the normal threshold. One of the causes is when the kidneys' filters, called glomeruli, are damaged, allowing proteins in the blood to leak out through the urine.
Normally, the kidneys will filter excess water and waste from the blood to be excreted through urine. Proteins and other important substances needed by the body will be left in the bloodstream because they are too large to pass through the kidney filters. However, if the kidneys are damaged, the filter cannot filter properly, so protein can enter the urine.
Proteinuria is a sign of chronic kidney disease which can be caused by high blood pressure or uncontrolled diabetes, endocarditis, nephrotic syndrome, and kidney inflammation.
If chronic kidney disease persists, permanent kidney damage and failure can occur. This condition is called end-stage renal failure (end-stags rknow insea/ESRD). Patients with end-stage renal failure need to undergo routine dialysis for life, or undergo kidney transplant surgery. In addition, patients must also take medication to prevent further complications.
To prevent severe kidney damage, it is recommended to lead a healthy life, which includes drinking enough water, reducing excess salt intake, controlling blood pressure and blood sugar so that it is not too high, and undergoing regular health checks by a doctor. If needed, the doctor will recommend blood and urine tests to evaluate kidney function.
Do not hesitate to go to the doctor immediately if foamy urine does not go away within a few days, urine is cloudy and bloody, or if accompanied by nausea, vomiting, weakness, swelling in the body, no appetite, and feeling tired.