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What Causes Awful Smell Of Urine?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Question: sometime after pee, it smells bad...I drink enough water. what's the reasons for that? and does it depend on food that I take?
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Food does influence smell of urine Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms XXXXXXX Let me first reassure that if the urine is clear and does not look cloudy and you have no other urinary complaints then there is no cause for concern. Two most commonest cause for smelly urine in young lady like you is Urinary tract infection and also type of food you eat. Consumption of B complex vitamin capsules, beetroot, cabbage, Mint etc may also have bearing on smell of urine. I would suggest you to get a Urine examination done to rule out Urinary tract infection. If thats normal then there is no cause for concern. Ensure water intake of atleast 3 liter a day especially during summers. Do write to me if you need any further assistance. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD
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What Causes Awful Smell Of Urine?

Brief Answer: Food does influence smell of urine Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms XXXXXXX Let me first reassure that if the urine is clear and does not look cloudy and you have no other urinary complaints then there is no cause for concern. Two most commonest cause for smelly urine in young lady like you is Urinary tract infection and also type of food you eat. Consumption of B complex vitamin capsules, beetroot, cabbage, Mint etc may also have bearing on smell of urine. I would suggest you to get a Urine examination done to rule out Urinary tract infection. If thats normal then there is no cause for concern. Ensure water intake of atleast 3 liter a day especially during summers. Do write to me if you need any further assistance. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD