By Kum Martin
The way the urine looks or smells can give a person an indication whether all is alright with his or her health. Healthy and normal urine is either clear in color or pale yellow, and it does not have an odor. However, what about when the urine is bubbly and foaming? Does that mean there is something wrong with the person and he or she could be suffering from diabetes?
Based on several studies carried out, it is not necessary that bubbly urine is a sign of diabetes. However, this kind of urine tends to increase the chances of a person being diagnosed with diabetes. So, bubbly urine could be due to diabetes, but it not necessary to conclude that a person is suffering from diabetes just because he or she passes bubbly and foamy urine as there are many causes for bubble formation in the urine.
Some of the causes for passing bubbly urine are listed below:
Dehydration is one of the most common causes. When a person does not drink sufficient amounts of water, the body is unable to produce normal amounts of urine. This causes bubbles to form and hence the resultant urine, which is dark colored, will contain bubbles.
Controlling the urge to urinate often leads to bubbles forming in the urine when the urine is passed. This occurs when the urine is eliminated from the bladder with force after a person delays visiting the rest room.
Urinary tract infections are common causes of bubbles forming in the urine. However, along with the bubbles, the person will also experience pain and/or burning sensation while passing urine. These infections are best treated after consulting a specialist to avoid complications.
Proteinuria is one more cause for bubble formation in the urine. When the protein levels in the urine are higher than normal, it is known as proteinuria. This condition occurs when the glomeruli suffer from inflammation or damage and hence, they cannot filter out the protein. The high protein content urine reacts with the air on being passed out and this reaction causes bubbles to form.
Hence, noticing bubbles in the urine could be a sign of many health-related conditions and not just diabetes. If you are worried, it is best to consult a doctor and get the relevant tests done. The doctor would be the best person to inform you whether you are suffering from diabetes. A simple fasting blood sugar test should allow a doctor to diagnose whether you are diabetic or not.
The way the urine looks or smells can give a person an indication whether all is alright with his or her health. Healthy and normal urine is either clear in color or pale yellow, and it does not have an odor. However, what about when the urine is bubbly and foaming? Does that mean there is something wrong with the person and he or she could be suffering from diabetes?
Based on several studies carried out, it is not necessary that bubbly urine is a sign of diabetes. However, this kind of urine tends to increase the chances of a person being diagnosed with diabetes. So, bubbly urine could be due to diabetes, but it not necessary to conclude that a person is suffering from diabetes just because he or she passes bubbly and foamy urine as there are many causes for bubble formation in the urine.
Some of the causes for passing bubbly urine are listed below:
Dehydration is one of the most common causes. When a person does not drink sufficient amounts of water, the body is unable to produce normal amounts of urine. This causes bubbles to form and hence the resultant urine, which is dark colored, will contain bubbles.
Controlling the urge to urinate often leads to bubbles forming in the urine when the urine is passed. This occurs when the urine is eliminated from the bladder with force after a person delays visiting the rest room.
Urinary tract infections are common causes of bubbles forming in the urine. However, along with the bubbles, the person will also experience pain and/or burning sensation while passing urine. These infections are best treated after consulting a specialist to avoid complications.
Proteinuria is one more cause for bubble formation in the urine. When the protein levels in the urine are higher than normal, it is known as proteinuria. This condition occurs when the glomeruli suffer from inflammation or damage and hence, they cannot filter out the protein. The high protein content urine reacts with the air on being passed out and this reaction causes bubbles to form.
Hence, noticing bubbles in the urine could be a sign of many health-related conditions and not just diabetes. If you are worried, it is best to consult a doctor and get the relevant tests done. The doctor would be the best person to inform you whether you are suffering from diabetes. A simple fasting blood sugar test should allow a doctor to diagnose whether you are diabetic or not.
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