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After urinating in morning , I feel a push , fine the rest of the day . The urine has an odor like metallic. I went for my yearly blood and urine test , and asked the Dr. to ask for a culture. I made an appointment with a urologist. I have not received the results yet from my blood and urine .
Metallic smell in urine indicates possible infection with pseudomonas. Bacterial infection is most commonly associated with hospital environment. Urinary tract infections are usually present with burning micturition, urine frequency and urgency. If the infection is severe enough, there may be fever. The symptoms are less shown in diabetic who are prone for infection and with neuropathy.
Blood and urine investigations help to rule out the possible pathology behind urine with odor. Urine culture and sensitivity helps to confirm the organism and also antibiotics that are sensitive against the organisms for better effect. Visit the Physician for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Metal Smelling Urine?
Hi, Metallic smell in urine indicates possible infection with pseudomonas. Bacterial infection is most commonly associated with hospital environment. Urinary tract infections are usually present with burning micturition, urine frequency and urgency. If the infection is severe enough, there may be fever. The symptoms are less shown in diabetic who are prone for infection and with neuropathy. Blood and urine investigations help to rule out the possible pathology behind urine with odor. Urine culture and sensitivity helps to confirm the organism and also antibiotics that are sensitive against the organisms for better effect. Visit the Physician for further evaluation. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician