The act of passing air or gas in the urine.
The passage of gas in the urine. Pneumaturia occurs because of an abnormal opening (fistula) between the bladder and the intestine caused by birth defect, injury, or disease. It can be a complication of disorders such as Crohn disease, cancer, and diverticular disease.
The presence in the urine of bubbles of air or other gas, due to the formation of gas by bacteria infecting the urinary tract or to an abnormal connection (fistula) between the urinary tract and bowel.
The occurrence of gas, including air, within the urine signifies pneumaturia. This condition typically suggests the formation of an abnormal channel (fistula) connecting the bladder and the intestine.