Question
Why is my one-year-old’s urine milky white?
Answer
Hello, please do not worry too much at first. During the early childhood years, the body’s metabolism becomes very vigorous due to the need for growth and development as well as an increase in physical activity. As the temperature drops, the body needs to maintain normal body temperature and organ functions, further enhancing the metabolism to obtain more energy. This leads to an increase in waste products produced in the body. Additionally, with less sweating, the amount of waste excreted through sweat decreases, leading to an increase in waste excreted through urine. If your child does not drink enough water, it will significantly increase the burden on the kidneys, leading to concentrated urine and the saturation of waste products. In this situation, it is recommended that you do not panic and encourage your child to drink more water. If there is a long-term lack of water intake, it will have a negative impact on your child’s health.