What causes strong-smelling urine, protein leakage, or frequent bathroom trips? From electrolyte imbalances to post-workout changes, understanding urine analysis results is key to diagnosing urinary disorders.
When urine becomes acidic, uric acid stones may form in the kidneys. Kidney stones cause symptoms such as pain in the back or side, burning during urination, blood in the urine and nausea. Lab tests on your urine can determine the acidity level and screen for risk factors that may cause the kidney stones.
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The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters to connect the kidneys to the bladder, the bladder to hold the urine and the urethra to connect the bladder to outside the body.
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