Foamy urine along with swollen legs and swelling around the eyes can be a sign of kidney damage. If you have these three symptoms together, get help immediately.

Still, don’t panic. “It is relatively common to pass foamy urine every so often,” says Priya Padmanabhan, M.D., a urologist at Corewell Health.

If you have foamy urine here and there, it’s likely no big deal. But “if the foamy urine is persistent or lasting for many days, then a doctor visit is warranted,” Dr. Padmanabhan says.

Foamy urine can happen at any time of day, but some people might notice more bubbles in their pee first thing in the morning because it's more concentrated after sleeping, Dr. Shusterman says.

Foamy urine, which is the presence of bubbles when you pee, is pretty common; however, it may also signal something more. So, how do you know if it is a harmless thing or a sign of something serious?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male in relatively good health. I only take losartan for my blood pressure. Over the past year, my urine has gotten quite foamy. The internet suggests that this ...

Dr. Roach: I am a 78-year-old male in relatively good health. I only take losartan for my blood pressure. Over the past year, my urine has gotten quite foamy. The ...