- Male
- 45 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm a 45-year-old guy dealing with hypertension for the past couple of years. Lately, I've noticed that my morning urine is really foamy, but there's no discomfort when I'm peeing. I'm just curious, what could be causing this foamy urine in the morning?
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That frothy urine is due to protiene loss in your urine,Get complete Urine examination done and visit Nephrologist for appropriate management
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Nephrologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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