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What Causes Urine To Smell Like Clams?

What could be the case of my urine smelling like clams? I have not eaten any, I am allergic to shellfish. I also have not changed my diet or taken any new medications. I drink a good amount of water during the day and the urine color is a pale yellow, the smell is just always there. Please help!
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
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Hello,

I understand your concern. There is a variety of reasons for the smell in your urine. The most common reasons are urinary tract infections (anything involving the kidneys, urethra, and the bladder) and vaginal infections. However, these infections present with symptoms, and you are not reporting any, so I am more inclined to think of other more simple reasons, such as: eating certain foods (like asparagus), certain beverages (excessive amounts of coffee or caffeinated drinks), certain medicines like antibiotics.
Ultimately, clam smelling urine can also be a symptom of an underlying liver problem, or diabetes.
Pregnancy can also be a reason. However, without more detailed information on your medical history and your lifestyle habits I am not able to give you a more accurate answer. If you cannot find the reason for the clam smelling urine in the list I gave you, I recommend you see a doctor for further investigation.

Wishing you good health and all the best.
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What Causes Urine To Smell Like Clams?

Hello, I understand your concern. There is a variety of reasons for the smell in your urine. The most common reasons are urinary tract infections (anything involving the kidneys, urethra, and the bladder) and vaginal infections. However, these infections present with symptoms, and you are not reporting any, so I am more inclined to think of other more simple reasons, such as: eating certain foods (like asparagus), certain beverages (excessive amounts of coffee or caffeinated drinks), certain medicines like antibiotics. Ultimately, clam smelling urine can also be a symptom of an underlying liver problem, or diabetes. Pregnancy can also be a reason. However, without more detailed information on your medical history and your lifestyle habits I am not able to give you a more accurate answer. If you cannot find the reason for the clam smelling urine in the list I gave you, I recommend you see a doctor for further investigation. Wishing you good health and all the best.