it's been that way for a few weeks....
btw, i'm pregnant & on prenatal vitamins.
i was thinking it might be a UTI, but i don't have any other symptoms. (well, i have to urinate frequently, but that's pregnancy)
what could it be?
2007-08-08 08:28:49 · 10 answers · asked by Ember Halo 6 in Health ➔ Women's Health
i have an appointment in a week. is that too long to wait? i've also been drinking more fluids & got cranberry juice. i was a bit dehydrated for a while (morning sickness) and it was worse then.
2007-08-08 08:34:58 · update #1
It could be contributed to the prenatal vitamins. There are several possible causes leading to cloudy urine;
-Certain types of food or drink can affect urine consistency and coloration (including certain vitamins).
-Normal vaginal secretions can cause the urine to appear cloudy
-Dehydration
-Bladder infection or Cystitis (but if you are experiencing no symptoms I would rule out this possibility)
-UTI - Sometimes there can be no symptoms, its very important to make sure when you are pregnant that you do not have a UTI or developing one. (there are home tests you buy at the pharmacy)
Blood in urine - any blood in the urine may lead to cloudy urine (which can be linked to a UTI)
Proteinuria (condition in which urine contains an abnormal amount of protein, usually caused by a kidney disease. I do not believe you are experiencing this problem)
In my opinion I would make sure you are do not have a developing UTI and talk to your doctor.
In the mean time drink some Cranberry juice just to be on the safe side. Cranberry juice produces a hippuric acid in your urine which acidifies the urine and prevents bacteria from sticking to the walls of the bladder (make sure its 100% Cran Juice and not a juice cocktail)
I hope this helps!!!
2007-08-08 09:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by Jen ... 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Could def. be a UTI. Unfourtunantly I have to go through those a lot. So thats a great posibility.
Just wait til you go to you doc. appt. and make sure. Shouldnt be anything to serious!
Good Luck with your pregnancy!!
2007-08-08 15:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by Leighanne C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cloudy urine usually indicates that SOMETHING of unknown origin is in the urine. Most often this is pus, blood, or mucus.
You should DEFINITELY see your OB/GYN because kidney ailments in pregnant women are NEVER good. Please call and make an appointment for as quickly as you can be seen.
2007-08-08 15:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be an UTI you wont necessarily have symptoms in the beginning.
2007-08-08 15:32:52 · answer #4 · answered by nurserenae 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dehydration. drink some cranberry juice and lots of water
2007-08-08 15:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by Becky P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I kind of remember it being like that when I was pregnant, but it still cound be an infection. Call your Dr. Don't you take a sample every time you go in?
2007-08-08 15:32:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be the UTI or the Vitamins, but i would go see a doctor soon.
2007-08-08 15:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by vball chick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just because your only symptom is cloudy urine doesn't mean you don't have a UTI. you should speak to your doctor about it and have him check your urine to be sure.
2007-08-08 15:31:58 · answer #8 · answered by kiki 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you are probably not drinking enough water.
I know by drinking enough water it clear and remove toxin from your body.
2007-08-08 15:35:19 · answer #9 · answered by atinap 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Infection.
If you're pregnant, don't wait to be treated !!!
2007-08-08 15:32:38 · answer #10 · answered by Hope 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋