Question 1

what could white flake like things floating in my urine mean?

Accepted Answer

Crystals: You may be describing "crystals " in your urine!  Sometimes even healthy people can have crystals form in the urine or when the urine mixes with the water in the toilet.  Uric acid, calcium oxalate, sulfur and Struve crystals can all form in urine, a phenomenon known as crystalluria.  Easiest way to identify this is to leave a urine specimen with your doctor, and send it to a lab for testing.

Question 2

i saw some white floating thing in my urine. does this mean that something is wrong with my kidneys? am i dying? i am worried sick from all of the things that i am finding on google

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Urine: Don't know what you saw but I would encourage you not to jump to the conclusion that you have kidney disease or are dying. Maybe you are googling too many things about symptoms and diseases. Take care.

Question 3

what is the white stringy stuff floating in urine ?

Accepted Answer

Mucin strands: They are essentially mucous threads in the urine and are very common. It doesn't reflect something wrong with your urine. But follow up with your physician, especially if you have any other symptoms.

Question 4

is there any way to diagnose white floating stuff in urine (any specifically test)?

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A urinalysis : the lab can look at under the microscope or your doctor may. A measure to check for proteins or infection is needed.

Question 5

white particles about 6 or 7 floating in urine. urine normal colour. no other symptoms. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Sediment: These may be insignificant crystals and since there is no accompanying blood or discomfort on urination, I would merely observe your urine for other discoloration or urinary symptoms. A simple urinalysis can be done in your physician's office if you have further concerns.

Question 6

what are these tiny dust like particles in my 5 year olds urine? he still uses his own potty and i just noticed them, there's many floating on top.

Accepted Answer

Likely urate crystal: The urine is a waste disposal system. One of the primary wastes is the breakdown products of proteins called urates. You can have that confirmed by a simple urinalysis if you wish.

Question 7

saw a white floating string type thing in my urine, looked like tissue paper but it wasnt. what could that be?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Urinary casts are cylindrical structures produced by the kidney and present in the urine in certain disease states. It usually  due to various reasons, mucus, blood, possible infection, phosphate urates. They all could form tiny crystal like that. Check it out. Good luck.

Question 8

put urine sample aside for a home test that turned out to be oral swab forgot about sample for 2 months. found many black balls floating. whats wrong?

Accepted Answer

May be--: contaminated by germs which grew in urine over the last two months.  Would not assume that this means you have an infection.

Question 9

i had beets last night and today morning i had breakfast & i drank large pepsi later when urinated i saw  blood floating over urine no pain/irritation?

Accepted Answer

Urine: beets can change your urine color, it may not be blood, especially if you have no pain or fever or other symptoms. It should resolve today, best to get urine analysis done if persists later today.

Question 10

just gave a urine sample, there were a handful of small white particles floating that resembled semen. is this a cause for concern/sign of kidney issues?

Accepted Answer

: Semen components will not float in urine. It is sometimes mucus. wait for the results and dont worry. Also drink plenty of fluids, preferably water daily

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What could white flake like things floating in my urine mean?

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I saw some white floating thing in my urine. does this mean that something is wrong with my kidneys? am i dying? i am worried sick from all of the things that i am finding on google

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What is the white stringy stuff floating in urine ?

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Is there any way to diagnose white floating stuff in urine (any specifically test)?

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White particles about 6 or 7 floating in urine. urine normal colour. no other symptoms. is this normal?

A member asked:

What are these tiny dust like particles in my 5 year olds urine? he still uses his own potty and i just noticed them, there's many floating on top.

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Saw a white floating string type thing in my urine, looked like tissue paper but it wasnt. what could that be?

A member asked:

Put urine sample aside for a home test that turned out to be oral swab forgot about sample for 2 months. found many black balls floating. whats wrong?

A member asked:

I had beets last night and today morning i had breakfast & i drank large pepsi later when urinated i saw blood floating over urine no pain/irritation?

A member asked:

Just gave a urine sample, there were a handful of small white particles floating that resembled semen. is this a cause for concern/sign of kidney issues?

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