Question 1

what makes my urine smell? am i ill and don't know it?

Accepted Answer

Probably not.: Certain foods, dehydration, bladder infections and mild vaginal cahnges including bacterial vaginosis can have an impact on the smell of the urine.  It very well may be completely normal unless there are other significant symptoms related to this such as pain, bladder spasms, or urinary frequency and urgency.

Question 2

why would my urine smell like onions?i don't even eat onions.

Accepted Answer

Hydrocarbon: Aromatic hydrocarbons are filtered into the urine and can smell like many familiar odors.

Question 3

why does my urine smell like onions and garlic when i didn't  eat either one?

Accepted Answer

Ate something else !: It is usually a function of what you ate. It may be that you ate something that has either garlic or onion hidden in the ingredients, as you know many of the time we eat preprepared food that we are not sure what's exactly in it. Also, sometimes a medicine can change urine smell. Provided that you've no signs of infection i.e. Frequency, pain, fever; begin your fbi work to find culprit food source.

Question 4

i am smelling strong urine smell in my house i cant tell if its me or someone else doing something.. how can i know?

Accepted Answer

: Go outside the hose in another confined space (room) and if you smell urine -it is you. If not it is someone else

Question 5

why does my urine smell like chalk. haven't been taking any type of medication?

Accepted Answer

Most urine: odors are not from medications ..they are from DIETARY INTAKE!  In any case CONCENTRATED urine has a more powerful odor and I suggest that you should INCREASE YOUR FLUID INTAKE!!!!!!!
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 6

why my urine smell bad?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Urine does have a bad odor to it. When it's concentrated, it's even worse.

Question 7

why do my urine smell a lot?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: IS it something new?
any fevers along with it?
can be a urinary tract infection, you might need to go to a clinic to get urine tested.

Question 8

what makes urine smell sweet?

Accepted Answer

Ketones: Ketones in the urine can cause a characteristic sweet odor. This can be seen in severe diabetes or low carbohydrate diets. It is the result of fat metabolism. See your doctor to make sure what is going on.

Question 9

why does my urine smell sour ?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what you: Eat. Certain foods could change the pH and even the smell of your urine. If you have any other symptoms such as pain with urination or increased urge to urinate you could have a urinary tract infection.

Question 10

why does my urine smell like metal?

Accepted Answer

Check what you ate: Usually it is due to food intake. For instance, asparagus could change smell of urine among other reasons like onion and garlic. Also, some medicines cause urine smell change like penicillin. Explore more the details of your intake.

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