What causes white and cloudy urine?
May 29, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xinju
Introduction
In general, white and cloudy urine may be caused by factors such as urinary tract infection, nephritis, or kidney stones. Patients can receive symptomatic treatment based on the specific cause. Poor personal hygiene may allow pathogens to invade the urinary tract, leading to infection and symptoms such as white, cloudy urine, frequent urination, and urgency. Patients may take ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets under a doctor's guidance.
Generally, white and cloudy urine may be caused by factors such as urinary tract infections, nephritis, or kidney stones. Patients can receive symptomatic treatment based on the specific cause. The details are as follows:
1. Urinary Tract Infection
If personal hygiene is neglected, pathogens may invade the urinary tract and cause infection, resulting in symptoms such as white and cloudy urine, frequent urination, and urgency. Under a doctor's guidance, patients can take medications such as ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets or cefuroxime axetil tablets, while also paying attention to personal hygiene.
2. Nephritis
If immunity decreases recently and the kidneys become infected with pathogenic bacteria, an inflammatory response may occur. This inflammation can irritate surrounding tissues, leading to symptoms like whitish urine and kidney pain. Under medical supervision, patients may use medications such as hydrochlorothiazide tablets or penicillin V potassium tablets, along with appropriate exercise to strengthen their constitution.
3. Kidney Stones
Improper diet, especially frequent consumption of high-purine foods, may lead to kidney stone formation, causing changes in urine appearance and painful urination. Under a doctor’s guidance, patients can use medications such as potassium sodium citrate granules or indomethacin tablets, while also adjusting their diet.
Besides the above three causes, other conditions such as renal failure, liver cancer, or urethral cancer could also be responsible. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical evaluation and treatment.
