Foamy Urine
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Jason Chandrapal, MD (Urology)
Dr Chandrapal received his MD degree from Texas Tech Health Science Center School of Medicine. After graduation he did a research fellowship with the University of Utah Division of Urology, followed by 4 years of urology residency at Duke University. In 2020 he began a 2 year tenure as an Interprofessional Advanced Clinical Simulation Fellow at the Durham VA in Durham, NC where he created and implemented clinical simulations with an emphasis on emotional intelligence. Additionally he has experience with medical writing and consultation for Buoy Health.
Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Foam is a substance made by trapping air or gas bubbles inside a liquid and foamy urine is when this process occurs while urinating. During urination a thin air bubble filled layer forms on top of the urine. Most causes foamy urine are normal such as when you have a full bladder or are dehydrated. However persistent foamy urine may due to excessive protein in your urine which may indicate more serious issues such as kidney problems.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Eyelid edema
Constipation
Lower leg edema
Gross hematuria
Difficulty breathing / breathlessness
Unexplained weight loss of 5% or more in 1 month
Recent weight loss
Respiratory wheeze
Facial edema
Edema
Possible causes
- Diabetes mellitus (DM)
A disease where blood sugar levels are abnormally high, due to problems with insulin production or resistance. There are often no symptoms until the condition has worsened, hence regular screening is important.
- Nephrotic syndrome
A condition in which the kidneys are damaged and leak protein. Common causes are autoimmune (body's immune system attacks itself) and diabetic kidney disease.
- Amyloidosis
A disease where "amyloid", an abnormal type of protein, is deposited and builds up in various organs and damages them. The affected areas can include the heart, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract. The causes are diverse.
- Alport syndrome
Related serious diseases
- Uremia / chronic renal failure
Severe decrease in kidney function. There are many causes of this, from repeated damage due to infections, diabetes, high blood pressure to autoimmunity (body's immune system attacking itself).
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Reviewed By:
Jason Chandrapal, MD (Urology)
Dr Chandrapal received his MD degree from Texas Tech Health Science Center School of Medicine. After graduation he did a research fellowship with the University of Utah Division of Urology, followed by 4 years of urology residency at Duke University. In 2020 he began a 2 year tenure as an Interprofessional Advanced Clinical Simulation Fellow at the Durham VA in Durham, NC where he created and implemented clinical simulations with an emphasis on emotional intelligence. Additionally he has experience with medical writing and consultation for Buoy Health.
Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
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