{"id":69664,"date":"2025-08-15T20:35:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T20:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/69664\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T20:35:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T20:35:11","slug":"urine-trouble-expert-pinpoints-the-health-conditions-which-cause-foamy-pee-and-some-are-deathly-serious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/69664\/","title":{"rendered":"Urine trouble: Expert pinpoints the health conditions which cause foamy pee – and some are deathly serious"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bubbles in your urine can a sign of hidden underlying health conditions including organ damage, diabetes<\/a> and urinary infection, an expert has warned.<\/p>\n

Whilst foamy urine could be caused by the force of the stream stirring up the water in the toilet bowl, especially if you are well hydrated, it could also be a sign of something more serious.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘What looks like harmless foam could by your body’s way of waving a red flag,’ Dr Reshmi Verma, a functional nutritionist and health coach, warned her 114,000 Instagram <\/a>followers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘If you see persistent bubbles, even after hydrating well, get your urine checked for protein levels,’ she urged her followers\u2014as this could be a red-flag sign of kidney disease or immune disorders.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to the NHS<\/a>, frothy urine can be a tell-tale sign of\u00a0glomerulonephritis\u2014damage to the tiny filters inside the kidney caused by the immune system attacking healthy body tissue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Although mild cases can be treated effectively through dietary changes to reduce the strain on the kidneys, for some people the condition can lead to long-term kidney problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Some people with the condition also have high blood pressure which can lead to serious problems like heart attack or stroke if left untreated.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This unusual symptom can also be a sign of large amounts of protein being passed out through urine\u2014a condition known as proteinuria.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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According to Dr Verma, bubbles in your urine could be a red-flag warning sign of underlying health conditions\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whilst protein is present in the blood and is essential for growth and repair, healthy kidneys should only filter tiny amounts into the urine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Under normal circumstances, the kidneys do not permit protein molecules to pass through and end up in the urine, as most proteins are too large to be filtered through.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A significant increase in protein levels is usually an indication of a damaged and leaky kidney filter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, it could also be a sign of diabetes or high blood pressure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Both of these conditions can affect blood flow to the kidneys, impairing their function and resulting in more protein being passed out than usual.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to Dr Verma, chronic infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs) or bladder problems can also cause cause excess protein and bubbles in the urine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0UTIs affect the urinary tract, which includes the bladder, the urethra and the kidneys.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to the NHS, common symptoms include pain or a burning sensation when urinating, needing to pass urine more often than usual and cloudy looking urine\u2014which can also be a sign of dehydration.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Spending too much time on the toilet can also be damaging for your health<\/p>\n

\u00a0Some people may also experience lower abdominal or back pain as well as a really high or lower temperature.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Remember, early action can protect your health,’ Dr Verma added.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It comes as health experts have warned that spending too much\u2014or too little\u2014time urinating can be a tell-tale sign of underlying health conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Experts have warned that frequently peeing can be a sign of an overactive bladder\u2014which is when you have a sudden, strong urge to urinate even when your bladder isn’t full.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Doctors have long warned against spending too long on the toilet, with endless scrolling on social media exacerbating the risk and triggering a host of health problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to Dr Punam Krishan, these include haemorrhoids, also known as piles, a weakened pelvic floor\u2014triggering continence issues\u2014and, in extreme cases, lead to a painful condition called rectal prolapse.<\/p>\n

Haemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the back passage that can cause itching, discomfort, bleeding, and a persistent feeling of needing to pass stool.<\/p>\n

Though often dismissed as minor or embarrassing, haemorrhoids are extremely common\u2014affecting an estimated one in three adults in the UK at some point.<\/p>\n

And the increase in prolonged toilet sitting, often coupled with mobile phone use, is quietly contributing to a rise in cases, Dr Krishnan said.<\/p>\n