Foamy urine may be a sign of kidney disease, says gynaecologist

By Angela Onwuzoo A Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Dr. Sule Abdullahi, has advised people to pay attention to the colour and smell of their urine to know when it becomes foamy. He noted that passing out foamy urine may indicate early kidney disease or protein in the urine (proteinuria), which requires urgent medical evaluation. The physician, who spoke exclusively to PUNCH Healthwise, urged those experiencing consistent foamy urine to see a physician, stressing that the colour of the urine has a lot to tell about an individual’s health. Dr. Abdullahi, who is a…