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What Causes The Urine To Smell Like Bacon?

For about a year now my urine smells like bacon. And its so strong it stinks up the bathroom. I drink only water my diet has been the same..nothing has changed with my eating drinking habits and it doesnt hurt to use the bathroon like a uti does. Whats wrong with me?
Tue, 22 Sep 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.


Diabetes mellitus produces a smell in urine. Hepatitis patients also have a stinky odor of urine. Muscle breakdown also may lead to a smell in urine.


Diagnostic tests needed:-
CBC with ESR and Differentials.
Fasting blood sugar levels and HBA1c.
LFTs and RFTs.
Urine complete examination.

Suggestion:-
Once you get the reports, upload in a follow up query so that I may get back to you with detailed and personalized help. OR You may consult a local treating physician.


Precautions:-
Take plenty of water, vegetables, salads and fruits. Avoid meats and protein in diet in higher amounts. Keep a healthy active lifestyle.


Hope I answered all of your questions. Please don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for your help. Have a blessed time ahead.

Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
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What Causes The Urine To Smell Like Bacon?

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns. Diabetes mellitus produces a smell in urine. Hepatitis patients also have a stinky odor of urine. Muscle breakdown also may lead to a smell in urine. Diagnostic tests needed:- CBC with ESR and Differentials. Fasting blood sugar levels and HBA1c. LFTs and RFTs. Urine complete examination. Suggestion:- Once you get the reports, upload in a follow up query so that I may get back to you with detailed and personalized help. OR You may consult a local treating physician. Precautions:- Take plenty of water, vegetables, salads and fruits. Avoid meats and protein in diet in higher amounts. Keep a healthy active lifestyle. Hope I answered all of your questions. Please don t forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for your help. Have a blessed time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF USA