Usually, the color of a healthy person’s urine is pale yellow or clear. But sometimes, it is noticed that the urine turns dark yellow, and at the same time, a large amount of soap scum falls on the toilet bowl and the scum does not settle quickly. Although this may be due to a lack of water in the body, sometimes it can also be a sign of serious problems with the kidneys or liver. Here are the 5 main scientific reasons behind the appearance of yellow and turbid urine:
Severe Dehydration: The most common reason for urine to turn dark yellow and turbid is a lack of water in the body. When you do not drink enough water every day, the urine becomes excessively concentrated (concentrated urine). When the amount of water decreases, the amount of chemicals excreted through the urine increases, which can come into contact with air during urination and cause it to fall quickly.
Proteinuria / Kidney Disease: This is the most important scientific reason for the constant large amount of urine. When the filters in our kidneys (Glomeruli) are damaged, proteins such as Albumin, which are needed by the body, are excreted through the urine. When the protein mixes with air, a large, unchangeable precipitate is formed. This is the main symptom of early stage kidney disease (Chronic Kidney Disease).
Liver disorders and jaundice (Jaundice / High Bilirubin): Dark yellow or dark tea-colored urine can be caused by liver diseases. When liver cells are damaged or there is a blockage in the bile duct, a yellow chemical called Bilirubin accumulates in the blood and is excreted in large quantities through the urine. This is what gives the urine an excessive yellow color.
Uncontrolled Diabetes: When blood glucose (sugar) levels are too high, the kidneys are unable to reabsorb the excess glucose, and it is excreted in the urine. When the levels of glucose and ketones in the urine increase, the urine becomes thick and cloudy.
Rapid Urination and Chronic Infection: Rapid Urination is a temporary condition caused by the pressure of air when urine is held for a long time and then forced out. However, when the bladder is filled with a large number of bacteria that cause UTIs, urine can become cloudy and cloudy.