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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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Dr. James Ferguson answered

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.

Answered 5/21/2018

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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.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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