symptoms are present.
When Could Foamy Urine Indicate a Health Problem?
Occasional bubbles are generally not enough to indicate that something is wrong.
The situation is different when foam appears regularly or does not go away.
Persistent foamy urine can sometimes occur when there is an unusually high amount of protein in the urine.
This condition is known as proteinuria.
Protein in the Urine
Healthy kidneys normally prevent large amounts of protein from passing into the urine.
When the kidneys are damaged or affected by certain conditions, protein can leak