Observing the nature of urine regularly can generally determine whether the urinary system is healthy. Normal urine should be a light yellow color with minimal odor. If the urine appears white when urinating, it should raise concern. This condition may be related to inflammation. If this occurs, it is best to promptly visit the hospital for examination. Additionally, it is important to drink plenty of water and maintain hygiene in private areas. Let's briefly understand what causes white urine.

1. What Causes White Urine?

White urine refers to a milky, limewater-like, or milk-like white turbidity in the urine, caused by the presence of a yellow urochrome in the urine. Clinically, there are three common types of white urine: crystalline urine, pyuria, and chyluria.

Crystalline urine is a common condition where the urine appears white, resembling limewater, often occurring at the end of urination. Patients with white urine may experience mild discomfort in the urethra and occasionally renal colic. Normal urine contains many organic or inorganic substances, which are generally in a dissolved state, making the urine clear and transparent. However, if the content of these substances is high and in a saturated state, they can precipitate and form crystalline urine.

It is important to note that crystalline urine is not a disease. Preventive measures include drinking plenty of water and maintaining adequate urine output to avoid its occurrence.

2. How to Treat White Urine?

When treating white urine, it is not recommended to self-medicate due to two reasons. Firstly, due to individual differences, self-medication can cause adverse reactions that cannot be promptly addressed. Secondly, abusing antibiotics can hinder later regular treatment, leading to drug resistance and flora imbalance, potentially causing other infections.

Therefore, the treatment of white urine should begin with identifying the underlying cause, such as common urethral issues or prostatitis. Once the cause is determined, appropriate treatment can be administered. Prostatitis can be treated with comprehensive CIS prostate therapy or targeted shockwave therapy.

3. Abnormal Urine Volume

The normal urine volume for an adult during a 24-hour period is approximately 1000-2000 milliliters. The amount of urine varies depending on water intake, diet, and climatic factors. In summer, when sweating is excessive, urine output is less, while in winter, when sweating is minimal, urine output is higher. In illness, urine volume can also vary significantly.

Polyuria is defined as urinating more than 2500 milliliters in a 24-hour period, while oliguria refers to urinating less than 400 milliliters. Anuria is defined as urinating less than 100 milliliters in a 24-hour period.