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Is Frequent Urination With Strong Urine Smell Indicative Of UTI?
I am wondering if I have a UTI? I have to urinate frequently, but very little at a time. Also, my urine has a strong smell. However, I have no pain or fever. I also have a chest cold...mainly a cough....didn t know if that could have an effect. Thank you.
Tue, 12 Apr 2016
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I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Yes frequent urge to urinate can be a symptom of UTI (urinary tract infection). In this patient often feels to urinate & urine comes very little on occasions as in your case. There may be burning sensation during urination or pain in lower abdomen along with this. Smell in urine is not a proper indicative of UTI, It means your urine is highly concentrated (a high level of waste products with little water). Thereby increasing the smell.
A UTI is best diagnosed by a urine examination. Presence of red blood cells, pus cells & epithelial cells in urine will suggest infection in urine. Then you could take antibiotic by consulting your doctor.
In meantime you could increase your water intake (to 4-6 liters per day) & maintain hygiene in genital-urinary area. These things would help to check infection.
Refer to a urologist/general physician
Hope this information helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Yes frequent urge to urinate can be a symptom of UTI (urinary tract infection). In this patient often feels to urinate & urine comes very little on occasions as in your case. There may be burning sensation during urination or pain in lower abdomen along with this. Smell in urine is not a proper indicative of UTI, It means your urine is highly concentrated (a high level of waste products with little water). Thereby increasing the smell.
A UTI is best diagnosed by a urine examination. Presence of red blood cells, pus cells & epithelial cells in urine will suggest infection in urine. Then you could take antibiotic by consulting your doctor.
In meantime you could increase your water intake (to 4-6 liters per day) & maintain hygiene in genital-urinary area. These things would help to check infection.
Refer to a urologist/general physician
Hope this information helps
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