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Phosphate Crystals

"Calcium phosphate crystals appear colorless and star-like that may show up alone or in clusters. These crystals often appear in alkaline urine but can also be found in normal urine. Calcium phosphate crystals may be caused by hypoparathyroidism. Symptoms of having calcium phosphate crystals include pain, fever, cloudy or foamy urine, and hematuria. Treatment consists of drinking more water, getting more calcium, and taking vitamin D supplements.

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My urine turns white if my water intake is inadequate. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having a discoloration in the urine. Whenever I am not drinking enough water my urine is turning white in color. There is no associated abdominal pain. Is there any problem with this condition? Please advise.   Read Full »


Dr. Karthik Rajan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. I would like to know a few more details too. Do you have any burning sensation while passing urine? Do you notice an increase in your complaints after a heavy meal? Have you ever had blood in the urine or any milky clots passing in uri...  Read Full »

I see white floating layers in my urine. What are they?

Query: Hello doctor, I have white floating layers in my urine as you will see in the attached picture. What are these? I have symptoms such as frequent urination and burning sensation either during or after urination. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The white floating things in urine are usually phosphate crystals which often precipitate on keeping urine in a container or when urine is more acidic. Taking lots of water and citrus juices (lemon or orange) will clear up the urine. These white things can also be due to ...  Read Full »

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