Ever noticed any unusual bubbles or foam in the toilet? It can be unnerving, particularly if it occurs frequently. This is a question that many people ask: Why Is My Urine Foamy? and here are some possible answers. Some are not serious and will pass, but if you have foamy urine on a regular basis, it can sometimes come with other health problems.
The following is a list of possible causes, which can help you determine when professional help may be needed.
Foam in the urine doesn't always indicate kidney problems. If the urine suddenly touches the water, bubbles will form, and if urine is dehydrated it may be more bubbly.
Other possible causes are:
Foam that goes away quickly isn't necessarily a problem. Foam that does not go away, gets worse, or has other symptoms, however, should be treated medically.
Kidneys remove unwanted and excess materials from the blood and assist in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. The healthy kidney does not allow more than a small amount of protein to enter the urine.
In some cases, protein can be found in the urine when the filtering units of the kidney are damaged. This is called proteinuria and can lead to unusual foamy urine.
But just the presence of urine does not indicate the presence of protein. Urine blood tests might be recommended to understand kidney function and to determine the cause.
If you have a lot of foam in your urine, watch to see if you have any other changes. Symptoms can range from: