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What Causes Body Odor That Smells Like Urine After Spinal Surgery?

I recently have completed spinal surgery. Following The surgery all was OK. Now some for weeks after the surgery I have this horrific urine odor that I even feel is coming out of my pores. And my clothes must be taken and washed immediately because they radiate this horrible smells
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
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If you are on any medications then this could be the cause for it, please do refer to your doctor for the same. I would also recommend a urine analysis in order to rule out a few conditions like maple syrup urine disease, etc.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Body Odor That Smells Like Urine After Spinal Surgery?

Hi. If you are on any medications then this could be the cause for it, please do refer to your doctor for the same. I would also recommend a urine analysis in order to rule out a few conditions like maple syrup urine disease, etc. Best wishes.