worst, think about what you’ve recently eaten, taken, or been treated with.
If there’s no obvious explanation—or the unusual color persists—talk with a healthcare professional.
Cloudy or Milky Urine
Urine doesn’t always change color.
Sometimes the bigger clue is that it suddenly looks cloudy, murky, or milky.
There are several possible causes, including urinary tract infections and kidney stones. Crystals, cells, mucus, and other substances can also affect the appearance of urine.
Cloudy urine doesn’t automatically mean you have an infection.
But if it’s accompanied by symptoms such as burning when you urinate, an increased urge to urinate, pelvic discomfort, fever, or other concerning symptoms, medical evaluation is appropriate.
What About Foamy or Bubbly Urine?
This isn’t technically a color change, but it’s another urinary change people commonly notice.
A little bubbling can happen simply because urine hits the toilet water with some force.
However, urine that repeatedly appears unusually