Cloudy Urine: Causes, Symptoms, Tips and Treatments
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Normally, healthy urine is clear (transparent) and light yellow in color. Cloudy (hazy to milky) urine is common. This is not always alarming, but sometimes it points to an underlying problem, such as a urinary tract infection. Various symptoms are accompanied by cloudy urine, such as urination problems and sometimes general complaints such as fever and joint stiffness. Cloudy urine has many causes, so treatment varies. If the patient continuously experiences cloudy urine in combination with painful urination and blood in the urine, medical attention is required. Finally, some foods and tips are available so that the urine gets a healthier color again.
Diagnosis and investigations
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Hazy urine does not always indicate a serious health problem or infection. If the patient sees cloudy urine for several days in a row, or if other symptoms are accompanied by the hazy appearance of the urine, it is wise to consult a doctor. The doctor will then perform a urinalysis
Self-care and tips for hazy urine
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When eating certain foods is at the root of the cloudy urine, it is wise to avoid them. This symptom will usually disappear within two days. Furthermore, some foods help to clear the urine again. Pineapple, blueberry juice, celery and cranberry juice, for example, are well-known natural fighters against urinary tract infections. Furthermore, parsley is one of the best home remedies for cloudy urine. The patient mixes this with water and then he obtains a natural diuretic (diuretic agent). As a result, the patient will urinate more often, neutralizing the acidity in the urine. It is also recommended to drink enough water
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Medical treatment
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The doctor prescribes antibiotics when cloudy urine is the result of a urinary tract infection or cystitis. The urine is clear again within a few days to a few days. If the patient has kidney stones, the doctor will use painkillers. If the kidney stones do not leave the body naturally, crushing kidney stones is necessary. Proteinuria is often a sign of high blood pressure. When this appears in conjunction with pregnancy, the woman needs careful treatment, often involving the baby
Prediction of cloudy appearance of urine
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The outlook for urine with a cloudy appearance is variable and highly dependent on the underlying cause. In most cases, cloudy urine is a temporary problem that will disappear when the underlying problem is resolved.