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Why is there foam in urine?

Asked by:Louise

Asked on:Mar 25, 2026 05:42 AM

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  • Heimdall Heimdall

    Mar 25, 2026

    Foam in urine may be caused by physiological factors, or it may be caused by pathological factors such as urethritis, chronic nephritis, diabetes, etc. Patients need to go to the hospital for examination to determine the cause and symptomatic treatment.

    1. Physiological factors

    When the food the patient consumes has high sugar content, or the patient drinks too little water and suffers from internal heat, etc., it will affect the state of urine. High levels of sugar in the body will cause increased sugar in the urine, causing the urine to become sticky and foamy. When the patient drinks less water, the urine will become concentrated, resulting in an increase in foam. At this time, the color will be yellow, the foam will be large, and the foam will dissipate quickly. At ordinary times, you should pay attention to eating a light diet, drinking more water, balanced nutrition, and exercising appropriately to enhance the body's resistance.

    2. Pathological factors 1. Urethritis

    Due to inflammation and infection, abnormal bacterial proliferation may occur, and the protein and bacteria in the urine will increase, resulting in foaming. Patients can use levofloxacin tablets, norfloxacin capsules, amoxicillin capsules and other medications under the guidance of a doctor.

    2. Chronic nephritis

    Due to the stimulation of inflammation, kidney damage occurs, protein leaks into the urine, and foam is produced. Drugs such as enalapril maleate dispersible tablets, Huangkui capsules, and Liuwei Dihuang pills can be used under the guidance of a doctor.

    3. Diabetes

    People with diabetes often have higher levels of blood sugar in their urine, which may make the urine sticky and foamy. Medications such as repaglinide tablets, gliclazide tablets, and glimepiride tablets can be used under the guidance of a doctor.

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