What the Color of Your Urine Can Tell You About Your Health

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## Foamy Urine

A few bubbles after urinating quickly are normal.

Persistent or unusually foamy urine can sometimes indicate protein in the urine.

Proteinuria may occur with kidney disease, although dehydration and a strong urine stream can also produce foam.

If foam is persistent, especially with swelling in the legs or around the eyes, a urine test may be appropriate.

## Purple Urine

Purple urine is rare.

It can occasionally occur in people with urinary catheters because of chemical reactions involving certain bacteria and compounds in urine.

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