Cloudy ⛅️ urine, which can appear hazy or milky, is a common symptom that can be caused by a range of conditions, from mild to severe. It’s different from healthy urine, which is usually clear or pale yellow.
Cloudy urine can be caused by many different medical conditions, ranging from relatively benign to severe. These conditions include dehydration, a urinary tract infection, sexually transmitted infections, kidney stones, and diabetes, among others.
Dehydration
In addition to cloudy urine, these signs can accompany dehydration:
- Dark urine
- Less-frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Feeling very thirsty 💦
- Confusion
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Besides cloudy urine, signs of a UTI can include:[3]
- Pelvic pain
- Persistent urge to urinate
- Burning sensation while urinating
- Passing only a small amount of urine
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
If you have an STI, you also may notice these symptoms:[4]
- Painful or frequent urination
- Itching or redness of genitals
- Unusual discharge from the penis or vagina
- Genital sores or warts
- Vaginal odor
- Abdominal pain
Kidney Stones
In addition to cloudy urine, signs of kidney stones can include:
- Back or side pain
- Fever and chills
- Vomiting 🤮
- Blood in urine
- Smelly urine
- Burning sensation while urinating
Diabetes, Both Type 1 & Type 2
In addition to cloudy urine, symptoms of diabetes often include:[6]
- Feeling thirsty or hungry often
- Fatigue
- Blurry vision 👓
- Tingling and numbness in hands and feet
Prostate Issues
Additional signs of prostate issues include:
- Frequent need to urinate or pain when urinating
- Blood in urine 🚽
- Burning sensation while urinating
- Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis
- Painful ejaculation
Vaginitis
Symptoms of vaginitis also include:
- Painful urination
- Vaginal bleeding
- Vaginal irritation
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Changes in color and odor of vaginal discharge
Your Diet
Your diet can cause cloudy urine as well.
- Certain foods including milk🥛, leafy greens, and citrus fruit can raise the pH of your urine
- Eating foods high in phosphorus, such as meat and dairy products
- consuming high amounts of vitamin D supplements.
# Interstitial Cystitis
# Bladder
# Cystite interstitielle
# Vessie
# Cistitis Intersticial
# Vejiga
# 間質性膀胱炎
# Kanshitsuseibōkōen
# अंतराकाशी मूत्राशय शोथ
# ഇന്റർസ്റ്റീഷ്യൽ സിസ്റ്റിറ്റിസ്
# 간질성 방광염
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Sources
https://www.everydayhealth.com/urine/what-causes-cloudy-urine-women-men/
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