Question 1

there is like 1 or 2 tiny flakes in my urine but when i drank water they go away. is there something to be concerned about ?

Accepted Answer

: No. Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless.
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Question 2

once in a while i see red flakes in my urine. it started a month back and i'm a 19 year old guy. they are completely random. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Need to see a Doc: You should see a doctor. It's important to check your blood pressure, signs of swelling and to do a urine test and, if needed, blood tests as well

Question 3

i am having white flakes in my urine for the first time but i have no uti symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Flakes?: Could be many things, do you have any other symptoms?  Could be sediment, debris from a vaginal yeast infection, kidney stones.  Need to get the urine checked by your doctor.

Question 4

i just finished my period and i see some brown flakes in my urine , what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

: Because the urethra and the vaginal opening are quite close together, after "finishing their periods" many women will note flecks of blood, small clots, or even visible traces of blood in their urine.  The perception is that it is coming from the urinary tract, when in fact , it is likely to be residual menstrual runoff that can occur for up to a week after the cycle is "Completed.

Question 5

i am having white flakes in my urine for first time and i have no uti symptoms..why i am getting white flakes??

Accepted Answer

Flakes?: Could be many things, do you have any other symptoms?  Could be sediment, debris from a vaginal yeast infection, kidney stones.  Need to get the urine checked by your doctor.

Question 6

i've had flakes in my urine for a few weeks now...varying in size. no other urinary problems. what's the cause?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Flaky material in the urine could be many things.  It could be infectious material, or clumps of white blood cells, for example.  A doctor should take your history, examine you, and perform some basic urine tests to rule out the causes.

Question 7

i have brown flakes in my urine. looks like dried up blood maybe. last period was over a month ago. what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person. A urinalysis will help identify the culprit.

Question 8

when i pee there is brown on the tissue when i wipe. the urine is light yellow (i drink a lot of water) but there are small flakes in my urine.

Accepted Answer

Could be blood: Hello Mr. Vincent,
The flakes and brown color that you see in your urine could be blood, or blood and small stone fragments. A simple urinalysis should give the answer.
With best regards,
Dr. Long

Question 9

why is there brown flakes in my urine? no period because i had baby 9mo ago. not breastfeeding..sexually active with my husband

Accepted Answer

Brown urine: Brown is usually blood. It could be due to many things- sex, side effect of medicine, a mini period, passing a kidney stone, etc. To explain the brown you need to have the urine tested and a pelvic exam.

Question 10

why is there white flakes in my urine? early into pregnancy

Accepted Answer

Flakes in urine: Would go and get an urinalysis  may be debris, protein , or infection which is particularly important to  treat in pregnancy.  F/u/ w/ ob or urgent care today

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There is like 1 or 2 tiny flakes in my urine but when i drank water they go away. is there something to be concerned about ?

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Once in a while i see red flakes in my urine. it started a month back and i'm a 19 year old guy. they are completely random. what could be the cause?

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I am having white flakes in my urine for the first time but i have no uti symptoms?

A member asked:

I just finished my period and i see some brown flakes in my urine , what does this mean?

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I am having white flakes in my urine for first time and i have no uti symptoms..why i am getting white flakes??

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I've had flakes in my urine for a few weeks now...varying in size. no other urinary problems. what's the cause?

A member asked:

I have brown flakes in my urine. looks like dried up blood maybe. last period was over a month ago. what's going on?

A member asked:

When i pee there is brown on the tissue when i wipe. the urine is light yellow (i drink a lot of water) but there are small flakes in my urine.

A member asked:

Why is there brown flakes in my urine? no period because i had baby 9mo ago. not breastfeeding..sexually active with my husband

A member asked:

Why is there white flakes in my urine? early into pregnancy

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