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Consuming excessive protein can lead to progressive kidney damage.
Every time a person urinates, their body excretes toxins and discards anything it doesn’t need; However, this digestive practice also serves to warn of health problems. Everything depends on the color and condition of this liquid, reports Univisión.
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When someone notices that the appearance is not normal when urinating, the most common reaction is to worry; However, keep in mind that it is normal for some kind of foam to appear at some point.
What causes foamy urine?
When there is excessive production of various blood proteins in the urine, proteinuria occurs. This is because the microscopic blood vessels that work together in the kidneys have small pores that filter out too much protein, which is not normal. This leads to swelling in body tissues, high blood pressure, and red blood cells in the urine, reports 20 Minutes.
If urine foams, it can be an indication of potentially serious health problems, ranging from kidney disease to diabetes.
When to worry about foam in your urine
It is very important to know how to distinguish foam and bubbles in urine. The latter are larger, disappear with the air and leave no trace when the toilet is flushed; Likewise, the foam is whitish and remains in the toilet after the lever is lowered.
The warning sign is if this keeps repeating itself, as it may be an indication that it is time to have blood tests to rule out serious illnesses.
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