Question 1

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 2

hi doctors, was just wondering what is cloudy urine a symptom of, if anything?

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Sometimes nothing: Cloudy urine may be simply the result of dietary changes. If no symptoms are present, cloudy urine is usually nothing to worry about. 

If burning or stinging is present, then this may indicate an infection.

Question 3

what causes cloudy urine?

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Many things : 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 4

cloudy urine in toddlers?

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UTI: If with cloudy urine associated with frequent urination, check for UTI and other renal problems.

Question 5

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 6

what does cloudy urine hint at?

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Many possibilities: Cloudy urine can be confused with dark urine.  Dark clear urine can be a normal response to decreased fluid intake.  Dark urine that looks "coca-cola colored" or has a reddish hue could be a sign of blood in the urine warranting evaluation.  Liver disease can also darken the urine. Coudy urine with fever, painful urination or flank pain could be a sign of infection (UTI) or kidney stones.

Question 7

what does cloudy urine look like?

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Well, Sorta Cloudy: Normally urine is clear to clear yellow.  As dehydration occurs, this can result in a darker yellow or amber color.  Some medications can discolor the urine as well.
Cloudy urine is to clear urine as orange soda is to orange juice.  You see a lot of stuff floating in it but you can't see through it.  If you have cloudy urine and burning, see your md.

Question 8

what are some reasons for cloudy urine?

Accepted Answer

R/o infection ?: Cloudy urine may not mean anything wrong but is better to see the rest of the urine test to rule out infection. The urine may contain protein, fat, crystals, blood, casts, white cells, giving the consistency of cloudy. Check your urine at rhe dr. Drink more fluids unless you have serious renal insufficiency or congestive heart disease.

Question 9

what does it mean to have cloudy urine?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what does light, cloudy urine indicate?

Accepted Answer

Rule out infection: Not sure what you meant by light but cloudy urine can be due to infection or protein usually. May need to check your doctor to get urinalysis done and may be culture.

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