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Urinating foam, from trivial to serious

Foamy urine that rarely occurs or appears occasionally, most likely is not something to look out for. However, it is another story if urinating is foam often, or accompanied by other complaints such as body swelling and pain during urination. Urine or urine is normally golden yellow and clear, or slightly dark. The texture is runny and not bubbly. However, sometimes there is a change until the urine looks foamy. There are various factors that can cause these changes, it could be due to certain diseases or due to side effects of drugs.

Various Causes of Foamy Urine

If your urine appears foamy, this could be because your bladder is filled with urine. When the bladder is too full, for example as a result of holding urine, urine that comes out will be swifter, causing the formation of bubbles or froth in the toilet. Sometimes, even foamy urine can occur if you don't drink enough or are dehydrated. In addition, certain drugs to treat urinary tract infections, for example phenazopyridine, can also make urine look foamy. Another cause of foaming urine is retrograde ejaculation, which is a condition that occurs in men when semen enters the bladder, rather than being expelled through the penis when ejaculating. But if foaming urine continues to occur, the foam does not quickly disappear, or even more and more foaming, it could be caused by an illness. For example, leaky kidneys (proteinuria).

Foamy urine, proteinuria, and kidney disorders

Proteinuria or albuminuria is a condition in which the amount of protein content in urine exceeds the normal threshold. One reason is when the kidney filter, called the glomeruli, is damaged to make protein in the blood leak out through urine. Normally, the kidneys filter excess water and waste from the blood to be excreted through urine. Protein and other important substances needed by the body will be left in the bloodstream because it is too large to pass through the kidney filter. However, if the kidney is damaged, the filter cannot filter properly, so the protein can enter the urine. Proteinuria is a sign of chronic kidney disease that can be caused by high blood pressure or uncontrolled diabetes, endocarditis, nephrotic syndrome, and inflammation of the kidneys. If chronic kidney disease continues, permanent kidney damage and failure can occur. This condition is called end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Patients with end-stage kidney failure need to undergo routine dialysis for life, or undergo kidney transplant surgery. In addition, sufferers must also take drugs 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 routine health checks by a doctor. If needed, the doctor will recommend blood and urine tests to evaluate kidney function. Do not hesitate to see a doctor immediately if foamy urine does not disappear within a few days, urine is cloudy and bleeding, or if accompanied by nausea, vomiting, weakness, swelling in the body, no appetite, and feel tired.

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