Urine has sediment, appearing cloudy like limewater.
Apr 09, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xinju
Introduction
Cloudy urine with sediment resembling limewater may be caused by physiological factors or urethritis. When the bladder is infected by Escherichia coli, inflammation may lead to turbid urine with sediment. Antibiotics such as penicillin V potassium tablets, amoxicillin capsules, or levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules should be taken as prescribed to inhibit bacterial growth. Additionally, urinary stones can also alter urine characteristics; prompt treatment is recommended.
Urine with sediment that appears cloudy like limewater may be caused by either physiological factors or pathological conditions such as urethritis or cystitis. Treatment should follow medical advice based on the underlying cause. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Physiological Causes
If a person rarely drinks water and frequently consumes foods high in calcium, reduced fluid intake can lead to concentrated urine, resulting in white, cloudy urine resembling limewater. However, this is a normal physiological condition that usually resolves by increasing water intake and urination.
2. Pathological Causes
1) Urethritis
Unprotected sexual activity may allow pathogens to travel upward and cause infection, leading to repeated inflammatory irritation of the urethra, which can result in cloudy sediment in the urine similar to limewater. It is recommended to follow a doctor's guidance and use antibiotics such as erythromycin enteric-coated tablets, cefaclor capsules, or azithromycin tablets for anti-infective treatment.
2) Cystitis
When the bladder is infected by Escherichia coli, inflammation may also cause cloudy urine with sediment. Follow medical advice to use medications such as penicillin V potassium tablets, amoxicillin capsules, or levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules to inhibit bacterial growth.
In addition, other conditions such as urinary stones may also alter the appearance of urine. It is advisable to seek timely treatment under medical supervision to prevent worsening symptoms.
