Oily urine, what health problems does it warn about?

When you see oil in your urine, the cause could be a change in diet, but it could also be an underlying health problem, even a serious illness like nephrotic syndrome, according to the health website Healthline (USA).

Urine that appears oily may be due to lipiduria or a kidney problem.

Oil in urine can be caused by the following:

Lipiduria

Lipiduria is a condition in which lipids, or fats, are abnormally present in the urine, giving it an oily appearance. In healthy people, lipids are not normally present in the urine. Therefore, when lipids are present in the urine, it is a warning sign of a health problem related to the filtering function of the kidneys, such as nephrotic syndrome.

Ketosis

People on the keto diet may notice that their urine looks oily. This is because the keto diet is low in carbohydrates. Since there is no energy from carbohydrates, the body goes into ketosis, which means converting excess fat into energy to supply the body. As a result, the urine looks oily when excreted.

Urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infections do not directly cause oily urine. But sometimes, a serious infection can create a thin layer on the surface of urine that looks like oil. Common symptoms of a urinary tract infection include pain or burning when urinating, frequent urination, and fever.

Chyleuria

This is a condition that occurs when lymph fluid leaks into the urine, causing the urine to appear milky or oily. Lymph fluid helps fight pathogens and maintain fluid balance in the body. Chylouria can be caused by parasitic infections, abnormalities in the lymphatic system, or physical trauma.

If you notice that your urine is often oily, you should see a doctor for a check-up. This is especially important if you have other unusual symptoms such as pain or burning when urinating, dark urine, swelling of the legs, abdominal pain, fever, shortness of breath or nausea, according to Healthline .

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