29/12/2022
✅ Is Foamy Urine a Sign of Kidney Disease?
Normally, urine is the same consistency as water and the color ranges from pale yellow to deep amber, depending on how diluted or concentrated the urine is. Since that’s what we expect to see when going to the bathroom, noticing foam or bubbles in your urine can be unsettling or confusing. If you experience this, you may be asking yourself, “is foamy urine normal?” or “what does foamy urine mean?”
The presence of foam or bubbles in your urine is not an immediate cause for concern if it happens occasionally. A simple explanation for what you’re seeing is a high speed of urination. However, if you notice foam in your urine frequently, you should take it seriously and contact your doctor. Foamy urine can be a warning sign for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and your doctor can help determine the root cause as well as what treatment is needed.
Additional symptoms to watch for
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, in addition to foamy urine, it may be a warning sign for CKD, and you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.
✅ Changes in urination—this may include increased frequency in urination, pain, or burning while urinating.
✅ Blood in urine—also called hematuria, this can be a sign of several conditions and should be reported to your doctor immediately.
✅ Swelling in your hands, legs, or feet—common among people with kidney failure due to the kidney’s failure to remove excess water.
✅ Shortness of breath—people living with CKD can experience shortness of breath due to a buildup of fluid in the lungs.
✅ Lower back pain—your kidneys are located on either side of your spine in your lower back. If you’re experiencing problems with your kidneys, you may feel pain in this area.
✅ Decreased appetite—can be a sign that there is a buildup of toxins in your body making you feel too tired or sick to eat.
