hmm... That LooKs DifFeRentOccasionally you may notice changes with your urine. These changes could be as simple as your body’s response to a dietary change or new medication. However, some changes may be your body’s way of alerting you to a health issue that needs to be addressed.

FolloW thiS guiDe to find out if You sHould talk to yOur dOctor.

ChaNge in FreQuEncy

DieTary CauSesIncrease in your fluid intake

Drinking too much caffeine

PosSible HeaLth CauSesAging

Bladder infection

Overactive bladder

Heart condition

Prostate issue

Inflammatory disorder of the bladder

Weak pelvic floor muscles after childbirth

Pink or RedDishUnless you’ve eaten a lot of beets, blackberries or rhubarb recently, this color could mean presence of blood. Blood in your urine is not normal and should not be ignored, see your doctor.

BroWn or AmbEr ColOrUsually indicates dehydration. Increase your fluid intake and cut back caffeine. If there is no change in color, consult your physician.

ChaNge in AppEaRanCe

DieTary CauSesIncrease in your fluid intake

Drinking too much caffeine

PosSible HeaLth CauSesAging

Bladder infection

Overactive bladder

Heart condition

Prostate issue

Inflammatory disorder of the bladder

Weak pelvic floor muscles after childbirth

BroWn or AmbEr ColOrUsually indicates dehydration. Increase your fluid intake and cut back caffeine. If there is no change in color, consult your physician.

StrOng Odor DieTary CauSesDrinking coffee

Eating asparagus

Medications or supplements

PosSible HeaLth CauSesDehydration

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

DieTary CauSesDrinking coffee

Eating asparagus

Medications or supplements

PosSible HeaLth CauSesDehydration

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

FoaMy or BubBly

Foamy or bubbly urine could be nothing or it could be protein in the urine. This could signify a kidney issue, be a symptom of a UTI or much less commonly, a fistula.

ExpErIenCing LeaKs (urInary inContiNence)

ReaSons for LeaKageAfter coughing, sneezing or when exercising it is often caused by weakening of the urethra.

If overweight, the additional weight puts added pressure on the pelvic floor muscle.

Overactive Bladder is strong urgency associated with uninten-tional bladder muscle contraction.

PosSible TreAtMenTsPelvic muscle strengthening

Weight loss

Medication or surgery

ReaSons for LeaKageAfter coughing, sneezing or when exercising it is often caused by weakening of the urethra.

If overweight, the additional weight puts added pressure on the pelvic floor muscle.

Overactive Bladder is strong urgency associated with uninten-tional bladder muscle contraction.

PosSible TreAtMenTsPelvic muscle strengthening

Weight loss

Medication or surgery

Don’t be afraid to talk to your doctor about any changes in your urine. Together you can determine the cause and if any treatment is needed.

Schedule an appointment with a DMG Urologist today by calling 630-790-1221 or visit us at DuPageMedicalGroup.com/Urology

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