Question 1

doctors found high levels of thallium in my urine.  how was i exposed to this?  thallium was more or less banned in the u.s. in the 70s...right?

Accepted Answer

Heart test? : Thallium is a commonly  used during Heath procedures.  Did you have a "stress test" ?

Question 2

pain every time i go urine?

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Time to get checked: Depending on your other symptoms, there are several possibilities. It is very common for women to get urine infections, especially if you've only had the pain for a few days. Try cranberry juice and emptying your bladder frequently over the next 2 days. If your symptoms do not improve, you should go to your doctor to get tested as you may need antibiotics.

Question 3

what causes slow urine output?

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Urination: Your post doesn't say if you are man or woman.  If male, it may be a prostate infection, if either sex it may be a bladder issue.  Please see your doctor.   Peace and good health.

Question 4

what causes cloudy white urine?

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To see an M.D.: Several causes, for this. Unless the urine is checked and  examined the patient, hard to tell.

Question 5

is urine too dilute a bad thing ?

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It can be.: Urine that's too dilute may be a reflection of a pituitary gland problem: an abnormality in the production of a hormone called adh, (vasopressin) or antidiuretic hormone. (it's been years since i studied this, so i hope an endocrinolotist weighs in on this!) in any event, see your doctor for some labs to rule this out. Good luck. Lgromkomd.

Question 6

what is wrong with holding urine?

Accepted Answer

Food for bacteria: When you hold your urine for long periods of time, you are actually creating an environment that is nourishing bacteria that could give you a urine infection.  The other reason its wrong is that you can actually stretch your bladder, this is not very common, but can happen.  The main reason is to avoid infection.  Hope this helps!.  Remember your kidney is a filter so you are holding toxins inside.

Question 7

is eating beets cause pink urine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The pigment in beets can cause a pink tint to your urine and cause your bowel movement to look dark and make the water in the toilet look pink if you eat much of them. This is a small price to pay for all the health benefits they provide in addition to tasting good!

Question 8

when a woman squirts is it urine?

Accepted Answer

That hasn't been : Clearly established. “squirting” is controversial. Some indicate that it is a form of female ejaculation in which the fluid is propelled from para-urethral ducts during or prior to orgasm.  Others hold that it is lubricating secretions or incontinence of urine.

Question 9

what is the cause of oily urine ?

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?Oily?: Not sure what oily urine is.  Possibly your "fluid" diet may have a relationship to the consistency of your urine.  If it persists, have your urine evaluated. Good luck.

Question 10

why does my urine have a bad oder?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial infection: The most common cause is the effect of bacteria in the urine  causing a chemical reaction releasing nitrogen . This is usually due to bacteria that originate from the colon and enter the bladder via the short channel called urethra.
In women this is more common due to the anatomical difference.

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Doctors found high levels of thallium in my urine. how was i exposed to this? thallium was more or less banned in the u.s. in the 70s...right?

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Pain every time i go urine?

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What causes slow urine output?

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What causes cloudy white urine?

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Is urine too dilute a bad thing ?

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What is wrong with holding urine?

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Is eating beets cause pink urine?

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When a woman squirts is it urine?

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Why does my urine have a bad oder?

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