Question 1

period now 9 days late. light cloudy urine and period cramps as if itll come any second. sore nipples as well. what is going on? negative home pregnan

Accepted Answer

Late period: All women have an unusual period occasionally.  You may not have ovulated this month which threw the cycle off.  If no period in one week, you should see your gyn.

Question 2

what can cloudy urine mean?

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Multiple things: Cloudy urine can mean several things such as infection, kidney stones, obstruction of urine, retention of urine, or possibly medication induced. A urological evaluation will sort out the etiology.

Question 3

what does it mean to have cloudy urine?

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Infection, bleeding: Cloudy urine is caused by small particles that block the passage of light, the most innocuous cause would be the precipitation of amorphous salts, usually phosphates, this usually happens when the urine cools prior to testing. Serious causes such as infection, or bleeding need evaluation.

A urinalysis and discussion with your doctor should clear this up.

Question 4

what is cloudy urine from? like 3 times a week?

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Phosphate crystals: By far the main cause of on and off cloudy urine is the formation of phosphate crystals, which results from various combinations of fluid and food intake. It's harmless. You can check it out by adding 1-2 drops of acid (e.g. vinegar) to a sample of cloudy urine. It will immediately turn crystal clear.

Question 5

is cloudy urine a pregnancy sign?

Accepted Answer

No: Maybe an infection or concentrated. See your doctor.

Question 6

is cloudy urine common during pregnancy?

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Yes: Cloudy urine by itself can be common in pregnancy.  If you have other symptoms like pain, burning or blood when you pee, you should be checked for an infection.  If you have high blood pressure or diabetes and your urine becomes cloudy you should be checked for protein in your urine.

Question 7

is cloudy urine always a sign of infection?

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Possible infection: Cloudy urine can be caused by an infection, kidney damage, protein in the urine, and sediment from a stone. See your doctor for confirmation and possible treatment.

Question 8

what's the significance of a cloudy urine specimen?

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Not much: While it could be infection (UTI) it could just be debri or phosphates. If you're not having any other symptoms probably no issue. www.peedoc.com.

Question 9

can eating a lot of cheese pizza cause cloudy urine?

Accepted Answer

Possible, ...: Yes, it is possible as your repeated observation confirming such a connection will suffice to be self evidenced. Urine cloudiness at times commonly occurs reflecting what we consume to affect urine pH; if alkaline, likely to be cloudy due to more amorphous phosphate crystals. To assure, do urinalysis with a properly collected fresh urine so to avoid unwanted contamination. If ok, so are you. Best.

Question 10

cloudy urine after unprotected sex, is this serious?

Accepted Answer

UTI: This may indicate a urinary tract infection. It's best to have the urine tested. This also may indicate a vaginal discharge comingling with urine.

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