Q: Recurrent utis/how do i get acidic urine?

First, i would make sure an evaluation as to why you are prone to recurrent utis is done. Your md can evaluate. Next, cranberry juice has been proven to help reduce utis in women. The new research suggests that the beneficial substances in cranberry juice could reach the urinary tract and prevent bacterial adhesion within eight hours. the chemicals prevent bacteria from "sticking" to the gu tract.

Q: Why do diabetic patients have abnormally acidic urine?

A normal urine pH is 4.6-8.0. (remember 7.0 is neutral &<7=acid). A low urine pH (acidic urine) may be due to abnormally high blood sugars causing diabetic ketoacidosis (not the usual norm). Other causes of 'acidic urine' are: diarrhea & starvation. Some medications lower urine pH e.g. Thiazide diuretics. A diet high in meat products or cranberries can decrease your urine pH (to be more acidic).

Q: Can a low carb diet cause more acidic urine?

It depends on what's in your low carb diet. If you eat lots of protein and citrus fruits, your urine ph could be acidic. Which in itself is rarely a problem. You can dilute the acid urine by drinking more water.

Q: Can kidney stones effect bowels and is it likely with acidic urine and over hydration in urine test?

Kidney stones dont affect bowels. They can occur in acid as well as alkaline urine. Overhydration will not cause kidney stones

Q: Why does my urine smell like chemicals/latex (even when hydrated)? i have white flakes/sediments in pee. have had urine culture/blood/swab tests all normal. pelvic pain exists. some urgency to pee. no burn when urinating. hiprex+vit c=acidic urine?

many things can cause the urine to smell. Since you have some symptoms consult a Urologist . Make water part of your daily intake. No need to take Hiprex if urine normal. vit. C o.k.

Q: I had a cystoscopy 5 days ago and my urine is still burning is it normal?

Discomfort when urinating a few hours after cystoscopy, or maybe a day or two, is expected. But 5 days probably is too long. You might have a urinary tract infection. Contact the urologist's office ASAP. Good luck.

Q: Why is there stinging and burning when i pass urine and there all the time?

This could be a problem with some irritation of the external genetalia or a vaginal inflammation, or could represent symptomatic urinary tract infection. Strongly advise seeing a doctor and having this worked out asap. Get better soon.

Question 1

Can highly acidic urine cause burning pain?

Accepted Answer

Urine ph would never get that low. Dysuria is likely from urethritis or a bladder infection.  Have your urine checked by your doctor to initiate treatment.

Question 2

Frequent urination/ bladder never feels empty. burning/acidic feel after going. urine looks light green-yellow. pain in back and sides. ?

Accepted Answer

I recommend getting your urine checked at your clinic.  It is likely that you have an urinary tract infection or possibly worse, a kidney infection, since your flanks hurt.   Other possibilities include sexually transmitted disease like gonorrhea or chlamydia and that can also be evaluated in an urine sample.  Please, drink plenty of fluids and get in to see your medical care provider.

Question 3

What causes acidic urine?

Accepted Answer

Thus most people on a normal diet have acidic urine. Means that urinary ph is< 7.0. Ph of 5.0 - 6.5, which is mildly acidic is normal. Citrus fruits or juices, vinegar etc. Tend to produce acidic urine. Acidic urine is beneficial if subject has a tendency toward calcium kidney or urinary stones. Can be a problem with subjects who have interstitial cystitis where we advise urinary alkalization.

Question 4

Recurrent utis/how do i get acidic urine?

Accepted Answer

First, i would make sure an evaluation as to why you are prone to recurrent utis is done. Your md can evaluate. Next, cranberry juice has been proven to help reduce utis in women. The new research suggests that the beneficial substances in cranberry juice could reach the urinary tract and prevent bacterial adhesion within eight hours.  the chemicals prevent bacteria from "sticking" to the gu tract.

Question 5

Why do diabetic patients have abnormally acidic urine?

Accepted Answer

A normal urine pH is 4.6-8.0. (remember 7.0 is neutral &<7=acid). A low urine pH (acidic urine) may be due to abnormally high blood sugars causing diabetic ketoacidosis (not the usual norm). Other causes of 'acidic urine' are: diarrhea & starvation. Some medications lower urine pH e.g. Thiazide diuretics. A  diet high in meat products or cranberries can decrease your urine pH (to be more acidic).

Question 6

Can a low carb diet cause more acidic urine?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what's in your low carb diet. If you eat lots of protein and citrus fruits, your urine ph could be acidic. Which in itself is rarely a problem. You can dilute the acid urine by drinking more water.

Question 7

Can kidney stones effect bowels and is it likely with acidic urine and over hydration in urine test?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stones dont affect bowels. They can occur in acid as well as alkaline urine. Overhydration will not cause kidney stones

Question 8

Why does my urine smell like chemicals/latex (even when hydrated)? i have white flakes/sediments in pee. have had urine culture/blood/swab tests all normal. pelvic pain exists. some urgency to pee. no burn when urinating. hiprex+vit c=acidic urine?

Accepted Answer

many things can cause the urine to smell. Since you have some symptoms consult a Urologist . Make water part of your daily intake. No need to take Hiprex if urine normal. vit. C o.k.

Question 9

I had a cystoscopy 5 days ago and my urine is still burning is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Discomfort when urinating a few hours after cystoscopy, or maybe a day or two, is expected. But 5 days probably is too long. You might have a urinary tract infection. Contact the urologist's office ASAP. Good luck.

Question 10

Why is there stinging and burning when i pass urine and there all the time?

Accepted Answer

This could be a problem with some irritation of the external genetalia or a vaginal inflammation, or could represent symptomatic urinary tract infection.  Strongly advise seeing a doctor and having this worked out asap.  Get better soon.

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Frequent urination/ bladder never feels empty. burning/acidic feel after going. urine looks light green-yellow. pain in back and sides. ?

What causes acidic urine?

Recurrent utis/how do i get acidic urine?

Why do diabetic patients have abnormally acidic urine?

Can a low carb diet cause more acidic urine?

Can kidney stones effect bowels and is it likely with acidic urine and over hydration in urine test?

Why does my urine smell like chemicals/latex (even when hydrated)? i have white flakes/sediments in pee. have had urine culture/blood/swab tests all normal. pelvic pain exists. some urgency to pee. no burn when urinating. hiprex+vit c=acidic urine?

I had a cystoscopy 5 days ago and my urine is still burning is it normal?

Why is there stinging and burning when i pass urine and there all the time?

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