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TwitterFoamy urine is most often a sign of protein in the urine. The kidneys filter the blood. Their job is to get rid of what we do not need and return what we do need to the blood stream. Protein should be returned to the blood. If you have foamy urine there is a good [...]
Health Articles About Urinary Tract Infections
Top 5 Urine Odor Causes Not To Miss
Urine odor is just one of many ways that urine can help warn of health problems. Normally urine of a healthy person does not have a very strong smell. Here are the top 5 causes of urine odor not to miss: 1. Dehydration. People who are dehydrated will have an ammonia urine odor that is [...]
Urinary Tract Infection Home Remedy – What to Use?
A bacterial infection affecting the urinary tract is called a urinary tract infection. Cystitis is one of the most common urinary tract infections which involves the lower urinary tract. When the upper bladder is infected with bacteria, this is known as pyelonephritis, the more serious of the two. Urinary tract infections are more common to [...]
Top 10 Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection originates in the kidneys, ureters, urethra, or bladder, all components of the urinary system. There is a possibility of any area of the urinary system becoming infected. However, most often this condition is within the lower urinary tract area, which is the urethra and bladder. Women are more prone to urinary [...]
Cloudy Urine Symptoms – Should I Be Concerned?
There are several reasons one may experience cloudy urine symptoms. Some may cause more concern than others. For instance, when experiencing cloudy urine from eating a certain vegetable or taking a particular vitamin or medication, there is no need to be concerned. However, if there are underlying conditions with cloudy urine symptoms, closer attention may [...]
Cloudy Urine and Diabetes: Myths and Facts
Cloudy urine and diabetes are thought by many to be directly related. Although this may be true in some instances, cloudy urine and diabetes do not always have a connection. While abnormal urine color is not a direct symptom of diabetes, cloudy urine causes are most likely due to either other various diabetic issues, or [...]
Pregnancy and Cloudy Urine – What Is The Connection?
There are many possible causes of pregnancy and cloudy urine, most of which are treatable without danger to the mother or unborn child. Cloudy urine causes may stem from a certain food. Consuming an excessive amount of dairy or a hefty meal at bedtime is a common cause of cloudy urine the next morning. This [...]
Yeast Infection in Men Signs and Symptoms
We have all heard of yeast infection itching and we automatically assume that it’s strictly a lady’s malady and has nothing to do with the manly part of the society. Alas, yeast infection in men does happen and more often that we might all realize. Have you ever experienced jock and rectal itching, sensitivity and [...]
Foul Smelling Urine Causes
Urine is a liquid waste product of the body’s metabolic processes composed mainly of water, soluble organic compounds and toxins. Urine of a healthy person ranges in color from clear to dark amber and has a very mild ammonia scent. If an individual is not consuming enough liquids, he can develop dark yellow urine with [...]
Dark Yellow Urine – What Are the Reasons?
Normal human urine color varies from person to person ranging from almost clear to dark amber tint. The color of the urine is affected by a pigment called urochrome. Urine odor and color depends not only on the foods and beverages we consume throughout the day but on the medications we take and underlying medical [...]
Dark Colored Urine Causes
The color and odor of a person’s urine are very important indicators of an individual’s health conditions and had once been used as a single most reliable method to diagnose multiple health conditions by doctors in the medieval times. Urine contains by-products of the metabolic processes present in the body and gives a lot of [...]
Urinary Tract Infection Antibiotics: Pros and Cons
When you suffer from symptoms of urinary tract infection, you may visit your doctor and get a prescription for urinary tract infection antibiotics
Top 10 Causes of Urinary Inconsistency
Urinary inconsistency can be caused by many things: 1. Bacterial Infections These are the main causes of UTI infections, which can cause inconsistency in urination as well as pain and burning. 2. Muscle Weakness Weakness in certain pelvic muscles can affect your urinary frequency, and the ability to eliminate your urine completely.
Cranberry Juice UTI Treatment: Pros and Cons
Cranberry juice UTI treatment has both pros and cons when it comes to treating both female and male urinary tract infection symptoms. For decades this juice has been a home remedy for any urinary problems, but especially for UTIs. There is scientific evidence that backs up the treatment properties of cranberry juice when urinary tract [...]
Unable to Urinate – What Should I Do?
If you find yourself unable to urinate even when you feel the urge to go there are some steps you can take to resolve this issue. Urinary inconsistency can occur for many reasons, and this inconsistency can range from varying amounts being released to a complete inability at all. If you are worried about your [...]
Top 10 Cloudy Urine Causes
Cloudy urine causes are numerous, and can be different in each situation. In this article we try to shed some light on most common cloudy urine causes: 1. Dehydration Dehydration is one of the most common causes of cloudy urine symptoms. When your body does not have adequate amounts of water, your urine may become [...]
Male Urinary Tract Infection – How to Treat It?
A male urinary tract infection can be common, although not as common as this infection is in women simply because of the difference in anatomy. If you have any of the symptoms of a UTI then there are some steps that you can take to eliminate this problem and stop the symptoms before they become [...]