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What Does Presence Of Mucus In Urine Indicate?
Posted on
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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Question : I have mucus in my urine is this normal? I am still menestrating,
Brief Answer:
You may need a urinalysis.
Detailed Answer:
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A small amount of Mucus in the urine may be a normal occurence as it may be due to secretions of the mucous membranes in the passage of urine and urinary bladder. Menstrual cycle also alters a womans hormonal equilibrium and could be the reason why there is secretions in your urine.
Excessive mucus making the urine cloudy and streaks may be due to urinary tract infection or kidney stone disease.
I suggest having a urinalysis to check the composition of your urine and so we may determine further if the mucus is normal or something that is worrisome.
In the meantime u suggest drinking plenty of water and citrus juices and cranberry juice may also help prevent UTIs.
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You may need a urinalysis.
Detailed Answer:
Good day and thank you for being with healthcare magic!
A small amount of Mucus in the urine may be a normal occurence as it may be due to secretions of the mucous membranes in the passage of urine and urinary bladder. Menstrual cycle also alters a womans hormonal equilibrium and could be the reason why there is secretions in your urine.
Excessive mucus making the urine cloudy and streaks may be due to urinary tract infection or kidney stone disease.
I suggest having a urinalysis to check the composition of your urine and so we may determine further if the mucus is normal or something that is worrisome.
In the meantime u suggest drinking plenty of water and citrus juices and cranberry juice may also help prevent UTIs.
I hope I have answered your question satisfactorily and please consider a 5 Star rating for my answer. Thank you very much.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Can Parasites cause this? I have been tested for trachinosis and that test was negative.
Brief Answer:
Yes but parasites are an unlikely cause of mucus in urine.
Detailed Answer:
Parasites can cause vaginal mucus e.g. trichomonas but it rarely affects the urine and rarely is the cause of mucus in the urine. It is possible but still unlikely.
A urinalysis would point us in the right direction and would alleviate concerns that we still have regarding the mucus occurrence in your urine.
Yes but parasites are an unlikely cause of mucus in urine.
Detailed Answer:
Parasites can cause vaginal mucus e.g. trichomonas but it rarely affects the urine and rarely is the cause of mucus in the urine. It is possible but still unlikely.
A urinalysis would point us in the right direction and would alleviate concerns that we still have regarding the mucus occurrence in your urine.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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