Question

Why are there white bubbles in a child’s urine?

Answer

When it comes to bubbles in urine, here are some initial considerations:

  1. If the bubbles are large or vary in size and dissipate quickly, it is likely due to certain organic substances (glucose) and inorganic substances (minerals) in the urine that increase its surface tension, forming normal foamy bubbles. There is no need to worry.
  2. If large bubbles disappear quickly, be vigilant about the possibility of diabetes.
  3. If there is a layer of fine bubbles floating on the surface of the urine that persist for a long time, it may very well be proteinuria. To distinguish, take a test tube or small bottle, fill it with 20 milliliters of urine, and swirl it with your hand. If fine bubbles appear on the surface and do not dissipate for a long time, it is indicative of suspected proteinuria. This condition is often seen in kidney diseases and should be taken note of.