DuPage Medical Group presents "Scared to Ask? Pee Problems?" Learn what your urine may be trying to tell you about your health.

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Occasionally 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.

3. ChaNge in
FreQuEncy
DieTary CauSes
Increase in your fluid intake
Drinking too much caffeine
PosSible HeaLth CauSes
Aging
Bladder infection
Overactive bladder
Heart condition
Prostate issue
Inflammatory disorder
of the bladder
Weak pelvic floor muscles
after childbirth

4. Pink or RedDish
Unless 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 ColOr
Usually indicates dehydration.
Increase your fluid intake and
cut back caffeine. If there is no
change in color, consult your
physician.
ChaNge in
AppEaRanCe

5. StrOng Odor
DieTary CauSes
Drinking coffee
Eating asparagus
Medications or supplements
PosSible HeaLth CauSes
Dehydration
Urinary tract infection (UTI)

6. 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.

7. ExpErIenCing
LeaKs(urInary inContiNence)
ReaSons for LeaKage
After 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 TreAtMenTs
Pelvic muscle strengthening
Weight loss
Medication or surgery

8. 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
Talk to Your DocTor