Question 1

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 2

every time i pee in a cup i notice a white stringy stuff in my urine i would like to know what is that?

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Mucous : It's likely mucous, but it should not normally be there. Presuming you're peeing in a cup for a urine test, ask your doctor what the results are. If you're not already, ask your doctor if referral to a urologist is appropriate. Hope this helps!

Question 3

i'm getting worse dry skin, brittle hair, exhaustion white stringy stuff in urine last i smell.

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Please: Please see your doctor asap for evaluation. You may have something very serious going on.

Question 4

urine has some clear stuff in it and looks stringy. is this a sign of kidney failure?

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No but you need: To see a doctor to have a urinalysis done.

Question 5

what exactly is white stuff in urine?

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Probaly sediment: Urinary sediment in an alkaline urine (non-acid) is usually due to phosphatic debris which is a normal finding. If like gravel or sand can indicate possible kidney stone disease. Occasionally lining cells of the urinary tract can be sloughed. Similarly yeast or fungus can be white stuff in the urine, but, would usually be syptomatic. Don't worry white sediment is seldom a problem.

Question 6

i notice a little white sticky stuff on my urine. what is that sticky stuff is that alarming?

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Depends what it is?: getva urinalysis done and find out for sure before you get too alarmed. It's a simple test and the results are quick.

Question 7

why did i have stringy bloody discharge and sediments in my urine?

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Infection?: You may have a urinary tract infection See your doctor or an urgent care center for a urine test today. Hope this helps!

Question 8

having white stuff flowing in your urine could it be pregnency sign?

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No.: can be urinary tract infection, more likely normal variation, but pregnancy doesn't have that effect.
Of course it is very easy to test for either.

Question 9

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 10

why is that before i urine a stringy blood comes out followed by urine ? please someone help!

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: There are many causes for blood in the urine, such as infection, kidney stones, or autoimmune disease. Blood in the urine should always be evaluated by a physician. The problem could be in the urethra (connecting the bladder to the outside of the body), the bladder itself, the ureters (connecting the kidneys to the bladder), and/or the kidneys.

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What is the white stringy stuff floating in urine ?

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Every time i pee in a cup i notice a white stringy stuff in my urine i would like to know what is that?

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I'm getting worse dry skin, brittle hair, exhaustion white stringy stuff in urine last i smell.

A member asked:

Urine has some clear stuff in it and looks stringy. is this a sign of kidney failure?

A member asked:

What exactly is white stuff in urine?

A member asked:

I notice a little white sticky stuff on my urine. what is that sticky stuff is that alarming?

A member asked:

Why did i have stringy bloody discharge and sediments in my urine?

A member asked:

Having white stuff flowing in your urine could it be pregnency sign?

A member asked:

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

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Why is that before i urine a stringy blood comes out followed by urine ? please someone help!

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