Understanding Foamy Urine and Proteinuria: Causes and Precautions

Proteinuria, indicated by foamy urine, may signal kidney damage, hypertension, and other health issues, requiring medical attention and testing.

### Understanding Foamy Urine and Proteinuria: Causes, Dangers, Symptoms, Testing, and Prevention
* 🛑 Foamy urine, known as proteinuria, can be caused by various factors, including **diabetes and diet**.
* 🕵 ️ It is essential to be cautious if the foam remains the same even after a **minute**.
* 👩 Proteinuria can indicate kidney function problems, and it is **crucial to get tested** if you suspect it.
* ⚠ The danger of proteinuria lies in the **large holes in the kidney filters**, which can lead to **kidney damage**.
* 🩺 Proteinuria can be a sign of conditions such as **nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and renal tumors**.
* 🍽 ️ Foods that help with proteinuria include **kidney beans, black beans, coix seeds, corn silk tea, and chestnuts**.
* 🏋 The horse-riding stance and the transparent chair position are exercises that can help maintain **kidney health**.
* - Strong ammonia smell in urine may indicate **dehydration** or **cystitis**, while sweet-smelling urine can be a sign of **diabetes**.

They say that the foaming of urine is called proteinuria, but when foam appears, is there a dangerous reason and could it be a different disease than proteinuria? Understanding it this way can lead to misunderstandings. The cause of foamy urine can be diverse. It can occur even with diabetes, and depending on the food you eat temporarily, foam can be created. This was a topic that many people asked about in the comments in the previous video, so let me explain it in more detail. Generally, anyone can have foamy urine. If the foam remains the same even after a minute, you should be cautious. For example, if you see about 10 foams in the toilet after urinating for the first time, but before a minute passes, it decreases to one, two, or three, then that is normal. However, if 10 foams remain the same, about 89 even after a minute...

It means to be suspicious. If you have an underlying disease or proteinuria, it is a characteristic that foam lasts for a long time. If your urine is usually cloudy and foamy, it is a signal that our body needs to be checked. If there is proteinuria, the reason for foaming is that protein is present in the excreted urine. When we cook, especially when making stews or soups, foam often forms, and we skim it off with a ladle. In this case, the main component of this foam is likely to be protein or possibly saponin. When you add a drop of cooking oil to stews or soups, it acts as a defoamer, reducing the foam. Getting back to the main point, if there is proteinuria, it is a sign that kidney function is impaired, leading to edema, weight gain, increased blood pressure, resulting in hypertension, and decreased albumin in the blood.

Or it can be accompanied by hyperlipidemia. The biggest cause of proteinuria is when the kidneys that produce urine are damaged. In the kidneys, unnecessary substances are excreted through urine, and essential substances are reabsorbed to be reused in our bodies. Among the essential substances, there are sugars and proteins. Sugars and proteins need to be filtered well enough to be reused. However, if there is a problem with kidney function, these substances cannot be properly filtered and end up being excreted. Hematuria and proteinuria are also included in proteinuria. The reason why proteinuria is dangerous is that it means the filters in the kidneys have large holes. Proteins are very large molecules, extremely large in size. When large proteins come out of the capillary walls, the process can damage the vessel walls. This is the problem. Symptoms occur repeatedly.

When you wake up, if the blood vessel wall is damaged, inflammation occurs, and as firmware progresses, it results in impaired kidney function. This can lead to conditions such as nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, nephritis, renal tumors, etc. Proteinuria can also occur as a complication of kidney disease caused by diseases such as hypertension or diabetes. Overuse of antibiotics can also cause damage. Therefore, if you have poor kidney function, when receiving medication, be sure to mention that your kidneys are not functioning well so that you can receive the appropriate prescription. The causes of proteinuria are diverse, it can occur even after excessive exercise, fatigue, lack of sleep, or extreme stress. In these cases, it may be temporary, but if proteinuria persists, it could be a sign of kidney function problems, so it is essential to go to the hospital.

Please get tested. If you go to a local hospital, you can get tested for about 10,000 to 20,000 won. You can also purchase a urine test kit at a health product store or online to easily test your urine at home. By using this kit, you can test for various things at once, such as diabetes, proteinuria, pH, ketones, white blood cells, etc. If you are suspicious, please get tested. In some special cases, there is temporary proteinuria caused by a fever due to an infection. I have experienced acute heart failure caused by an infection and was hospitalized. At that time, my kidney function deteriorated significantly, leading to kidney damage, which could affect blood pressure and blood sugar. Therefore, I am diligent in managing these things. Once it is damaged, it cannot be recovered, so it is important to take care of your health while you are healthy.

Taking good care of your health is the most important thing. In my case, I had a fever due to an infection. Even though I tried to manage the fever to some extent, it didn't go down, so I took fever reducers, but the fever didn't go down. When I went to the hospital, they said it was acute heart failure. If you or the viewers experience a high fever that persists, you should go to the hospital immediately to find the cause. It's not good to avoid taking medication because taking it when needed helps maintain your health. Are there diseases that can be identified not only by foamy urine but also by odor? Yes, there are. One of the most common is the strong ammonia smell, which could indicate dehydration or cystitis. Dehydration refers to a state where the body lacks enough fluids to function properly.

The amount of moisture in the urine decreases, and the relative ammonia concentration increases, causing a very strong odor. If it is considered mild dehydration, it is important to drink plenty of water or ion beverages. In the case of cystitis, it is mainly caused by bacterial infection. Bacteria in the bladder break down protein in the urine, leading to a strong smell of ammonia. If you see blood in the urine, feel pain when urinating, experience residual urine sensation even after urination, or feel pain in the protruding part of the genitals, you should suspect cystitis. In the case of women, if there is a fishy odor in the urine or vaginal discharge, you should consider bacterial vaginosis. There is a tendency for a strong odor after intercourse, so it is important to maintain good hygiene after intercourse.

It is important. To prevent vaginitis, it is helpful to wear underwear and pants that are well ventilated on a regular basis. After having a bowel movement, it is necessary to wipe from the front to the back with toilet paper. Since there is a vagina in front of the anus, if you wipe from back to front, bacteria from the anus can move to the vagina, so special care is needed. If urine smells sweet, it could be a sign of diabetes. In the case of long-standing diabetes, there may be a slightly irritating naphthalene smell. What are some good foods and exercises related to urinary problems? If it is related to the bladder, it is not a big problem, but because it is closely related to the kidneys, caution is needed when recommending food. Depending on the health status of the intestines, some people may benefit from it, but on the contrary

Some individuals may experience critical issues, so I am talking about how to maintain kidney health when you are healthy. Another thing I would like to ask is, if your kidney function is not good, please consult with the hospital you visit regularly to manage kidney health and make sure it is suitable for you before consuming. As for foods that help with proteinuria, kidney beans help lower blood pressure, reduce swelling, and black beans are rich in sophoraboside, which helps alleviate kidney disease and menopausal symptoms. Coix seeds remove dampness in the stomach, beneficial for those who feel bloated and heavy. Corn silk tea helps reduce edema and improves the discharge of waste, recommended for those who frequently feel discomfort in the abdomen.

It also helps to improve it in any case. The chestnut we eat helps strengthen the kidneys and protects the stomach wall. Lastly, asparagus, glycosides, or saponins help with diuretic effects, purify the blood, prevent urinary stones, and help balance the acidity and alkalinity of the body. Foods that are helpful when urinating frequently include Eucommia ulmoides, which has a bitter taste. The bitterness activates the function of eliminating impurities when it enters our body. There is no specific exercise that helps with proteinuria, but there are exercises that help the kidneys that control this proteinuria.

This is the horse-riding stance. If you find it difficult to do the horse-riding stance, you can lean against the wall and try the transparent chair position you might have tried when you were young, like when you were punished. Taking that kind of transparent chair position can also be helpful. Instead of doing it for a long time at once, it may be helpful to do it frequently for short periods. Today, I talked about foamy urine, proteinuria. Did it help you in any way? I will come back with more helpful information next time. Thank you.

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Understanding Foamy Urine: Causes and Concerns

Foamy urine can be caused by various factors, including diet and underlying diseases like diabetes and proteinuria.

If the foam in the urine remains after a minute, it may be a cause for concern, especially if it is accompanied by cloudy urine.

Persistent foamy urine can be a sign of impaired kidney function and may indicate conditions such as edema, hypertension, and decreased albumin in the blood.

Proteinuria, or the presence of protein in the urine, can be a dangerous condition as it signifies kidney damage and the inability to properly filter essential substances, potentially leading to vessel wall damage.

Damaged blood vessel walls can lead to inflammation and impaired kidney function, causing conditions such as nephrotic syndrome and renal tumors.

Proteinuria can be a complication of kidney disease from issues like hypertension, diabetes, excessive exercise, or stress, indicating potential kidney problems.

It's crucial to mention poor kidney function when receiving medication and to get tested if proteinuria persists, as it could be a sign of kidney issues.

Recognizing and Addressing Health Issues: From Fever to Urine Odor

Fever management is crucial, but persistent high fever may indicate a more serious condition like acute heart failure, requiring immediate medical attention.

Strong ammonia odor in urine can be a sign of dehydration or cystitis, with dehydration requiring increased fluid intake and cystitis potentially presenting with additional symptoms like pain and blood in the urine.

Fishy odor in urine or vaginal discharge in women may indicate bacterial vaginosis, especially important to note after intercourse for maintaining good hygiene.

Tips for Maintaining Vaginal and Urinary Health

Wearing well-ventilated underwear and pants can help prevent vaginitis, and it's important to wipe from front to back after a bowel movement to avoid transferring bacteria.

Sweet-smelling urine can be a sign of diabetes, and kidney health is closely related to urinary issues.

Kidney beans, black beans, coix seeds, and corn silk tea are beneficial for kidney health and reducing urinary discomfort.

The Benefits of Various Foods and Exercises for Kidney Health

Eating chestnuts can strengthen the kidneys and protect the stomach wall, while asparagus helps with diuretic effects and purifying the blood.

Eucommia ulmoides, known for its bitter taste, can help eliminate impurities in the body and is beneficial for frequent urination.

The horse-riding stance and the transparent chair position are exercises that can help with kidney function and proteinuria.