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What Causes Foul Smelling Urination?

I have had trouble with my urine smelling real bad and it is getting worse , I have been told that I have an urinary tract infection and have taken meds but I still have this infection and was told by a urogist that they can t cure it. I just can t believe it. Can you give me some information on how to stop it smelling so bad
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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Hello,
I read your concern.

There may be many causes of foul smelling urine.
1. Dehydration: with dehydration, the urine is more concentrated and may have a stronger ammonia scent than normal.
2. Consumption of certain foods, such as asparagus , which can impart odor to urine should be looked out for.
3. Urinary tract infection: Presence of bacteria in urine as in UTI, can affect the appearance and smell of urine . Bacteria may lead to foul-smell of urine.
4. Genetic disorders: Certain genetic disorders such as maple syrup urine disease lead to typical foul smell of urine.
5. Diabetes: In uncontrolled diabetes, urine has an abnormally sweet odor.
To avoid foul smell of urine, ckeck yourself for these conditions .
Drink a lot of water daily to prevent concentration of urine. Avoid foods which lead to odor in urine.Get a routine examination of urine done to rule out UTI. Get your sugar level tested to rule out Diabetes.

You can discuss and get a second opinion with your urologist keeeping in mind the above points as well.
I would appreciate if you could revert back mentioning your age , sex and marital status as well.

Hope this helps,
Regards,
Dr.Pallavi Jain
MBBS,MD Biochemistry
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What Causes Foul Smelling Urination?

Hello, I read your concern. There may be many causes of foul smelling urine. 1. Dehydration: with dehydration, the urine is more concentrated and may have a stronger ammonia scent than normal. 2. Consumption of certain foods, such as asparagus , which can impart odor to urine should be looked out for. 3. Urinary tract infection: Presence of bacteria in urine as in UTI, can affect the appearance and smell of urine . Bacteria may lead to foul-smell of urine. 4. Genetic disorders: Certain genetic disorders such as maple syrup urine disease lead to typical foul smell of urine. 5. Diabetes: In uncontrolled diabetes, urine has an abnormally sweet odor. To avoid foul smell of urine, ckeck yourself for these conditions . Drink a lot of water daily to prevent concentration of urine. Avoid foods which lead to odor in urine.Get a routine examination of urine done to rule out UTI. Get your sugar level tested to rule out Diabetes. You can discuss and get a second opinion with your urologist keeeping in mind the above points as well. I would appreciate if you could revert back mentioning your age , sex and marital status as well. Hope this helps, Regards, Dr.Pallavi Jain MBBS,MD Biochemistry