National Health Says When you go to the toilet every day, urine is a product of the body's metabolism and a mirror of the health status in the body. Sometimes we find that there is a lot of foam in the urine**, does this mean that we have kidney disease?Actually, it doesn't have to be this way. In addition to kidney disease, there are other factors that may also contribute to the presence of foamy urine**. Let's find out the secret.
First, let's learn about kidney disease. The kidneys are one of the vital organs of the human body, and their main function is to eliminate waste products and excess water from the body while maintaining electrolyte balance. When the kidneys are damaged, they cause abnormal excretion of proteins and other substances in the urine, which causes an increase in foam in the urine. Therefore, a lot of foam in the urine can indeed be a warning sign of kidney disease.
However, not all cases of increased foam in the urine are caused by kidney disease. Here are four other common conditions that can also cause increased foam in the urine:
1.Urinary tract infections: Urinary tract infections are infectious diseases caused by bacteria that invade the urethra, bladder, or kidneys. Increased foam in the urine is one of the common symptoms of urinary tract infections. In addition, urine may also have a foul smell, and patients may feel symptoms such as frequent urge to urinate and urgency to urinate. If the urine is yellow or bloody, you should also be alert to the possibility of a urinary tract infection.
2.Lipouria: Lipouria is a disease in which lipid substances are excreted in the urine due to dysfunction of the kidneys or renal tubes. Abnormal glomerular lipids are present in the urine, resulting in a milky white or cloudy foam in the urine. If the foam in the urine is white and cloudy, and accompanied by symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain, the possibility of lipouria should be considered.
3.Kidney stones: Kidney stones are solid substances formed within the kidneys due to the deposition of certain substances in the urine in the body. When a stone becomes lodged in the ureter, it can cause a disorder of urine excretion, causing the urine to appear yellow, cloudy foam. In addition, patients with kidney stones may also have symptoms such as low back pain, frequent urination, and urgency.
4.Diabetes insipidus: Diabetes insipidus is a disorder in which urine excretion is caused by insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone or resistance to its effects. Since urine cannot be excreted through the normal way of urination, patients may experience symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and dilution of urine. In the urine, foam may increase and persist.
The four diseases described above are just some of the possible causes of increased foam in the urine, and there are other diseases that can cause similar conditions. If you notice an increase in foam in your urine, you should seek medical attention for a detailed examination to determine** and make the appropriate ** according to your condition.
In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, foamy urine is often associated with the evil of dampness and heat, and is often accompanied by symptoms such as yellow urine and short urine. In response to this situation, TCM recommends the use of some famous prescriptions for conditioning. For example, coix seeds are boiled in water for drinking, which has the effect of clearing heat and dampness. In addition, drugs such as bitter gourd and skullcap are also widely used to fight damp heat.
In conclusion, increased foam in the urine does not necessarily indicate kidney disease, but may be a warning sign of other diseases. If you have an increase in foamy urine, please seek medical attention in time for syndrome differentiation. It is best to follow the doctor's guidance and reasonably adjust the diet, lifestyle habits and medications according to the condition to promote the body's recovery.
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References: 1Wen Hua. Clinical Differentiation of Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2017