All people have mucus in their urinary tract. Mucus looks like crystals, excretions or threads It can be found in the male penis and urethra as well as in the female uterus and vagina. Generally, mucus is a slimy separation coming from mucous membranes or glands. Mucus threads is so common that it is not reported as abnormal in urinalysis reports. However, in cases of the threads excessive mucus, this could be a sign of one a medical problem. It could be an infection or inflammation of the urinary tract.
Possible conditions for mucus in urine
1. normal separation
Most mucus in urine comes from the mucous membranes of the urethra and bladder. Both membranes are composed of epithelial cells. As soon as you pee, some of the mucus flows with the urine, but is invisible because the refractive power of urine and mucus are nearly identical. Urine comes from the kidneys where proteins are produced by the mucus. Urine ingests protein as it leaves the kidneys. During ovulation and menstruation, the number of vaginal distributions increases, as does the mucus in the cervix, some of which is excreted in urine.
2. urinary tract infection
UTIs are common and are caused by microorganisms that penetrate the genital tract. They multiply primarily in the bladder, leading to bladder infections. If the infection remains untreated, it can spread to the kidneys and freeze kidney lone nephritis. The epithelium is obstructed by the microorganism and eventually it is sold off so that mucus appears threads in the urine. Signs include pain with urination, urgency and frequency, low abdominal pain, dripping, back pain. It is common in pregnant women because their urethra is compressed and their urine is low. Their urine contains mucus due to the intense distribution of the genitalia during pregnancy.
3. sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted diseases, especially chlamydia and go disease, have a great chance of the presence of white threads in the urine. Chlamydia gives a whitish separation and go disease gives a yellow separation. Sexually transmitted infections are maintained by direct skin contact during unprotected sex.
4. irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a disease of unknown cause in which the intestinal tract does not function for more than 6 months. The disease can also express itself by the appearance of white matter threads in the urine. Mucus threads In urine, may be caused by excessive mucus is present 4. stools, especially if the person urinates at the same time and in a modified manner.
5. ulcerative colitis
This is a disease of the intestinal tract with areas of erosion and ulceration in the colon. Based on this excessive mucus is produced. Ulcers force the patient into bloody diarrhea. Other symptoms are pain in the lower abdomen, prompting stools. Mucus in the urine of these patients is thought to be the result of mixing urine with excess mucus from the anus.
6. bladder cancer
Although rare, there are images of bladder cancer the presence of mucus in the urine. Other signs of bladder cancer blood in urine, painful urination and pelvic pain.
7. stone disease in the urine
The presence of mucus in the urine is associated with urinary stone disease, also called stone disease. Other signs include unaia and black urine, back pain, and abdominal pain.
How is mucus in the urine removed?
In the absence of other symptoms that indicate a specific significant condition, there is no need to worry about the physical and usual causes of mucus in the urine. In this case, a visit to the physician would be advisable. Some remedies for pathological causes are
1. antibiotics
For urinary tract infections, medications such as amoxicillin have a chance to ameliorate the infection and eliminate the mucus within a week or For sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, medications such as erythromycin can eliminate the disease after a week or two.
2. dietary changes
If one is suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, one must ensure that the diet does not disrupt the bowel movements. Products that are considered carbonated soft drinks, you to bloat or cause any form of abdominal pain. It is a footprint because raw vegetables have every opportunity to lead to gas. In addition to dietary changes, adding fiber supplements and anti-glycemic medications will help you function properly
3 Anti-inflammatory medications
If you have ulcerative colitis, anti-inflammatory medications such as corticosteroids, sulfasalazine, and mesalamine can help with this condition. In this way, excessive mucus production is reduced.
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