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What Causes White Particles In Urine?

Posted on Thu, 26 Nov 2015

Question: I have white like specs in my urine as of this morning. I started drinking cranberry juice yesterday and water as I have very bad back pain thinking it was my kidneys

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
White flecks mucous or epithelial cells

Detailed Answer:
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You recently had back pain and thinking it maybe a urinary tract infection you started cranberry juice and water. This morning you notice white flecks in your urine. More than likely these white flecks are epithelial cells or mucous from your bladder. This is very common and nothing to be concerned about. I do recommend that you continue to drink plenty of fluids to help maintain good hydration and improve urine flow. If you develop fever chills or your urine begins to burn and turn cloudy you may have a bladder infection and then see your medical provider

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 hour later)

The back pain is getting worse and its shifting to my stomach, is that maybe already a bladder infection. It hurts my back to sit for a long period of time and thats only the past 3 days

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
sign of kidney infection

Detailed Answer:
If your back is getting worse you may indeed have an infection. I would recommend that you see a medical provider today as waiting just allows the infection to worsen.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar