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hello i need some help please
for a while now ive been having some pretty odd symptoms that Im not understanding . first of all my urine is foamy bubbly like . and ive been experiencing pain in my legs around the knees and calf muscles its not shooting pain or throbbing pain its kinda like very dull aches I also get these im my in my upper arms on my back around the shoulder blades . ive also been experiencing a bloating feeling in my stomach its almost like as if the swelling is coming from my colon every time I touch I squeeze my stomach I feel gas bubbles my bowel movements are also abnormal I can sometimes go days without having a bowel movement at all im not sure what im dealing with here there is also sometimes blood on the toilet paper after having a bowel movement its bright red blood and only small amounts of the tp . ive also been experiencing muscle twitching
Usually foamy urine is due to either not drinking enough water or having protein in your urine (a sign of kidney disease). If this is becoming more consistent, then you should start drinking more water and let your doctor know. If it has been a while since he tested your urine, he may want to retest it to make sure you are not developing kidney disease.
So give your doctor a call if in 2 days of drinking more water the problem does not go away.
So give your doctor a call if in 2 days of drinking more water the problem does not go away.
If you had kidney failure, you would be extremely ill.
As the doctor did check your urine and said that it was normal, then no abnormality was showing on the urine test strip and as regards your urine, you are fine.
Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids - 2 litres per day of water.
Should you get any other symptoms like mentioned previously, then go back and see the doctor.
It is important to make sure that you are well hydrated. Getting dehydrated can lead to possible infections and kidney stones.
As the doctor did check your urine and said that it was normal, then no abnormality was showing on the urine test strip and as regards your urine, you are fine.
Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids - 2 litres per day of water.
Should you get any other symptoms like mentioned previously, then go back and see the doctor.
It is important to make sure that you are well hydrated. Getting dehydrated can lead to possible infections and kidney stones.
one last thing I went to the doctor about my kidneys a while ago and had a urine sample done . I didn't mention the foamy urine at the time because I had no idea that foamy urine was a bad thing until a couple nights ago when I looked it up on the internet I went to the doctor for possible uti and he checked my urine out and said it was normal if there was a problem with my kidneys or maybe something like kidney failure wouldn't this have shown up on the urine test he gave me
You do need to make an appointment to see your doctor for a proper assessment to get the correct diagnosis.
With regard to your arm and leg pains this may be referred pain from the spine. Lower spine issues can cause leg problems. Upper spine issues can cause arm problems. It is what is called referred pain. xray or other imaging would show if you have any spinal issues that need addressing.
Your urine should not be foamy. You will need to take a mid stream morning urine sample to be tested at the lab for any urinary problems. Your doctor will probably request a sample to send to the lab. Your doctor may also decide that a blood test should be carried out to check your kidney function and refer you to a urologist if this was required.
Jot down any other symptoms that you may have with regard to you emptying your bladder - like does it hurt, burn or sting and also keep a note of the colour and smell of your urine. A cloudy urine could indicate an infection. A dark urine could simply be that you are not drinking enough water, as well as other issues. Your urine should be of a straw colour and clear. A strong smelling urine could also indicate a urinary tract problem.
Keep a record of what you eat to see if you can find out what is causing the bloating. Sometimes if there is a kidney problem, you could get what is called renal colic.
Make sure that you eat a healthy and well balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and veg. Drink plenty of fluids and water (not alcohol), about 2 litres which is about 4 pints is usually recommended. Do not exceed this amount unless you are advised by your doctor or urologist.
As well as incorporating more fibre into your diet, (fruit, veg, high fibre cereals like Wheetabix, Shredded Wheat, porridge) you still need plenty of water. Exercise and walking is also a good way to get your bowels to move. If you have an urge to empty your bowels do not hold on, but go to the toilet straight away. If you are straining and the motions are hard, with no help from the change in your diet, you may need to have a stool softener. Your doctor or pharmacist will be able to advise you with regard to this. There are different types available as well as fibre drinks.
As you have been noticing bright red blood marks on your toilet paper, this would indicate that you have an external or internal haemorrhoid. When your faeces are not hard and you stop straining they should stop bleeding. Sometimes there may be a fissure, which is a tear in the anal canal due to straining and hard motions. Your doctor would examine the anus and anal canal to see if you do have haemorrhoids or a fissure. Your doctor is likely to prescribe a suppository for you to insert into the anal canal and a cream that is used to treat haemorrhoids and also a stool softener. Should there be any suspicion if any other serious matter, you doctor would refer you to see a specialist.
With regard to your arm and leg pains this may be referred pain from the spine. Lower spine issues can cause leg problems. Upper spine issues can cause arm problems. It is what is called referred pain. xray or other imaging would show if you have any spinal issues that need addressing.
Your urine should not be foamy. You will need to take a mid stream morning urine sample to be tested at the lab for any urinary problems. Your doctor will probably request a sample to send to the lab. Your doctor may also decide that a blood test should be carried out to check your kidney function and refer you to a urologist if this was required.
Jot down any other symptoms that you may have with regard to you emptying your bladder - like does it hurt, burn or sting and also keep a note of the colour and smell of your urine. A cloudy urine could indicate an infection. A dark urine could simply be that you are not drinking enough water, as well as other issues. Your urine should be of a straw colour and clear. A strong smelling urine could also indicate a urinary tract problem.
Keep a record of what you eat to see if you can find out what is causing the bloating. Sometimes if there is a kidney problem, you could get what is called renal colic.
Make sure that you eat a healthy and well balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and veg. Drink plenty of fluids and water (not alcohol), about 2 litres which is about 4 pints is usually recommended. Do not exceed this amount unless you are advised by your doctor or urologist.
As well as incorporating more fibre into your diet, (fruit, veg, high fibre cereals like Wheetabix, Shredded Wheat, porridge) you still need plenty of water. Exercise and walking is also a good way to get your bowels to move. If you have an urge to empty your bowels do not hold on, but go to the toilet straight away. If you are straining and the motions are hard, with no help from the change in your diet, you may need to have a stool softener. Your doctor or pharmacist will be able to advise you with regard to this. There are different types available as well as fibre drinks.
As you have been noticing bright red blood marks on your toilet paper, this would indicate that you have an external or internal haemorrhoid. When your faeces are not hard and you stop straining they should stop bleeding. Sometimes there may be a fissure, which is a tear in the anal canal due to straining and hard motions. Your doctor would examine the anus and anal canal to see if you do have haemorrhoids or a fissure. Your doctor is likely to prescribe a suppository for you to insert into the anal canal and a cream that is used to treat haemorrhoids and also a stool softener. Should there be any suspicion if any other serious matter, you doctor would refer you to see a specialist.
You have a number of things going on that I suggest you get a PCP to see you to evaluate.
For your constipation (not moving your bowels regularly, bloated feeling, swelling to you colon), are you eating foods rich in fiber? Do you eat fruits and veggies? If not, start eating them but add them slowly to your diet. You can also add probiotics (good bacteria) to you diet. You can find them in yogurt with live cultures to help regulate you. The blood you see on the TP when you move your bowels - is it streaks or clots? If you are straining and you see streaks, then most likely you have hemorrhoids. However if you see clots or bright red blood in the bowl, you need to go to the ER.
As for the muscle twitching and pain to you legs and knees, this may be due to a mineral deficiency. Again you need to be seen by a doctor to have labs done. You could be deficient in potassium or magnesium, but without labs I cannot say. You can try eating a banana and see if it helps. You can also buy magnesium tablets and take 1 an hour before bedtime and see if it helps. But either way, see a doctor.
I don't know why you are having the foamy urine unless you are waiting so long to urinate that when it comes out so quickly it is foamy. Are you having any pain when you urinate? Is this happening all the time or only in the AM?
For your constipation (not moving your bowels regularly, bloated feeling, swelling to you colon), are you eating foods rich in fiber? Do you eat fruits and veggies? If not, start eating them but add them slowly to your diet. You can also add probiotics (good bacteria) to you diet. You can find them in yogurt with live cultures to help regulate you. The blood you see on the TP when you move your bowels - is it streaks or clots? If you are straining and you see streaks, then most likely you have hemorrhoids. However if you see clots or bright red blood in the bowl, you need to go to the ER.
As for the muscle twitching and pain to you legs and knees, this may be due to a mineral deficiency. Again you need to be seen by a doctor to have labs done. You could be deficient in potassium or magnesium, but without labs I cannot say. You can try eating a banana and see if it helps. You can also buy magnesium tablets and take 1 an hour before bedtime and see if it helps. But either way, see a doctor.
I don't know why you are having the foamy urine unless you are waiting so long to urinate that when it comes out so quickly it is foamy. Are you having any pain when you urinate? Is this happening all the time or only in the AM?
you definitely need to see your physician. I would suggest an Internist to start with. It could be anything from diabetes to a gastric disorder. Since you are seeing blood, the visit should be sooner than later.
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