Objective: This study aimed to analyze the association between constipation and the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES ...

A more common cause of foamy urine is protein in the urine, says Elena Campbell, MD, a urologist with Ochsner Health Center in Baton Rouge. This is called proteinuria or albuminuria (albumin is the ...

Outcome measures Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) and its components (urine albumin and creatinine concentration); albuminuria was defined as an ACR ≥3.4 mg/mmol. Pearson’s correlation ...

A Quick Review Foamy urine occurs when proteins like albumin are present in your urine. This can be caused by dehydration or exercise, but it can sometimes be a sign of an underlying kidney ...

The A/G ratio may be performed as part of a routine blood test called the comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), or it may be ordered if you have certain unusual symptoms like hematuria (blood in the ...

Urine is usually clear and light yellow in color, but cloudy urine may be hazy or milky looking. Dehydration, an infection, and certain health conditions can all cause cloudy urine (pee). It may also ...

A woman who has been drinking her own pee and rubbing it on her face for over a decade claims it improves her skin and overall health. Ruby Karyo, 30, has been gulping down her morning urine and ...

In another top story, a post hoc analysis of the SURPASS trials revealed that adults with type 2 diabetes who received tirzepatide had significantly greater reductions in urine albumin-to ...

Red blood cells (RBC) can be present in urine even when they are not visible to a person. Also known as hematuria, RBC in urine can indicate an infection, kidney disease, and other health conditions.

You may experience foul-smelling urine without pain due to eating certain foods or taking medications. But a bad smell without pain may also indicate an underlying health condition. Urine is a ...

It poses a high risk of addiction. A urine test can detect traces of meth in your system within the first week after use. If you need a negative drug test for employment or legal reasons ...

Your urine can reveal a lot about your health. From its colour and consistency to how strong it smells, the content of your urine or a urinalysis can tell you whether or not you should worry.