Cloudy urine is a sign of what disease?

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1. What ingredients make urine cloudy? Cloudy urine can be interpreted as urine that looks like rice water. The turbidity of urine can be divided into 3 types: phosphateuria, pyuria and chyluria, according to which:
Phosphate urine makes the urine cloudy, this is a phenomenon where there is a lot of phosphate in the urine that makes the urine cloudy such as urine. Rice water, if you let the urine settle, you will see a scale like lime scale. Cloudy urine due to phosphate does not occur often and this is not a pathological manifestation. However, if this situation is prolonged with the habit of drinking less water, it will increase the risk of kidney stone formation due to phosphate crystal deposition; Pyuria: cloudy urine due to pus in the urine, this amount of pus is usually caused by urethritis due to gonorrhea, Chlamydia or urinary tract infection due to pus-filled kidneys, stones, kidney tuberculosis... When the patient cloudy urine due to pus often accompanied by other signs such as painful urination, fever, pain in the hips and back; Chilli also has cloudy urine, the turbidity is caused by the leakage of the lymphatic system into the urinary tract, the amount of chyle that exists in the urine causes turbidity. Chylous fluid in the lymphatic system is composed of lipids. Chilli can be caused by filariasis. If the patient has cloudy urine due to chylous fistula, which has the characteristics of milky turbidity, with scum, when it is deposited, it will create a colloidal plaque like whey or coagulated fat.

2. Cloudy urine is a sign of what disease? What is cloudy urine? In clinical practice, there are many causes of cloudy urine, some of the most common include:
2.1. Not drinking enough water daily This is also a very common cause affecting urine color, even slightly cloudy urine due to lack of water. When you don't drink enough water, your body can't filter out all that's inside the urinary tract. So, when you see signs of slightly cloudy urine, the simplest thing to do is to drink more water every day (make sure to provide the body with enough 1-2 liters of water), if the urine will return to normal, then the problem will be solved. The underlying problem has been resolved, further observation of urine properties is needed.
2.2. Cloudy urine due to food The foods eaten daily have a great influence on the color and properties of urine. If we eat a diet with too much meat, too much spice or eat a lot of greasy foods, it will make the urine more cloudy and smelly than normal urine. In addition, orange juices, dairy products, beets, asparagus... can also make urine a little cloudy. Similarly, drinking a lot of alcohol also loses the inherent transparency of the urine, making it cloudy.
If this is the cause of cloudy urine, then changing the daily nutritional intake will help clear urine back to normal. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables will help make the color of urine more transparent and usually do not cause a strong odor.
2.3. Urinary tract infection What is cloudy urine? This could be a sign that the lower urinary tract has been invaded by bacteria or viruses and causing an infection. In addition, cases of urinary tract infections in addition to cloudy urine are also accompanied by pain, burning sensation when urinating, fever, fatigue...

2.4. Cloudy urine due to medication Medications to treat medical conditions can also be the cause of cloudy urine. Among them are drugs such as antidiabetic drugs, vitamin B and vitamin C supplements (because these two vitamins contain phosphate).
2.5. Kidney infection Kidney infection is a serious medical condition, often a complication of untreated or ineffective lower urinary tract infections, making the condition worse and more widespread. Early kidney infections can have similar symptoms to lower urinary tract infections and are accompanied by other symptoms such as:
High fever, chills; Body fatigue, nausea and vomiting; Pain in the hip, groin or groin area; Dark urine, accompanied by blood or an unpleasant odor. Kidney infection is a dangerous disease that requires immediate medical intervention. If not treated promptly, it can leave many dangerous complications such as sepsis, permanent kidney damage and even death.
2.6. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Several sexually transmitted infections can cause cloudy urine, and common include gonorrhea and chlamydia. These conditions stimulate the immune system to produce white blood cells to fight bacteria, and these can show up in the urine and lead to cloudy urine.
STDs can also cause an increase in abnormal discharge from the vagina or penis. Besides, there are a number of other manifestations, including:
Itching in the genitals or pelvis; Unexplained pain in the genitals; Pain during or after sex; Painful or burning urination; Rash, blisters or sores on the genitals. Regular testing is a way that can aid in early diagnosis and prompt treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. At the same time, high-risk people should protect themselves by using condoms during sex.

2.7. Vaginitis Vaginitis is a gynecological disease but can cause cloudy urine. Among the most common causes of infection are bacteria, along with viruses or fungi. In addition, some allergic conditions to soaps, detergents, fabric softeners... can also lead to vaginitis.
In addition to cloudy urine, vaginitis also manifests other symptoms, including:
Itching around the vagina; Unusual vaginal discharge with a bad odor; Pain when urinating or having sex. 2.8. Cloudy urine from prostatitis Cloudy urine can be a sign of prostatitis and affects about 10–15% of men. Infection is the leading cause of inflammation in the prostate gland.
Symptoms suggestive of prostatitis include:
Pain during ejaculation; Painful urination, burning; Urinating many times a day, frequent urination; There is blood in the urine; Abdominal pain, pelvic or genital pain. 2.9. Kidney stones Kidney stones can be the cause of cloudy urine. This disease results from an abnormal accumulation of certain minerals in the body in the kidneys, leading to the formation of large stones that block the urinary tract and increase the risk of infection.
The common and characteristic symptom of kidney stones is severe pain in the hips and back, also known as renal colic. In addition, kidney stones also cause some other symptoms including:
Fever, chills; Pain when urinating; Brown, red, or pink streaks appear in the urine; Urine has a foul odor. 2.10. Diabetes or diabetic nephropathy Diabetes or diabetic nephropathy is a possible underlying cause of cloudy urine. The body will try to get rid of excess sugar by excreting it in the urine and this can completely lead to cloudy urine.
Several other symptoms suggestive of diabetes, including:
A feeling of thirst that persists even after drinking; Tired; Weight loss; Frequent need to urinate; Increased risk of infection; Wounds that are difficult or slow to heal. Cloudy urine is a sign of many diseases or due to the foods we eat every day. Therefore, in order to accurately diagnose the cause, when the presence of cloudy urine does not improve for a long time, you should soon go to medical centers for examination and treatment to avoid dangerous complications. may happen.
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