Question 1

my urine smells fruity?

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See below: A fruity smell in urine is thought to be due to the prescence of ketones, which are acids produced from metabolism of sugar. Have your urine tested and seek medical advice.

Question 2

why my urine smells sour?

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Here are some ...: The smell of urine is very personal &amp; unique, reflecting your constitutional features and your oral consumptions, similar to body odor among individuals. So, it's okay and accept it as long as urinalysis from properly collected urine specimen is normal , your kidneys work well, and you're healthy. So, ask Doc timely for individual details. Best wish ...

Question 3

my urine smells like the food i eat?

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Fairly normal: This is not unusual, especially for some foods like asparagus.  Increase your water intake, and urine will be less concentrated and smelly.  You may still be able to smell certain foods after you've eaten them, though.

Question 4

urine smells like the food i ate, why?

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Not uncommon: Depending on the food you ate, it's not uncommon that urine odor would reflect this.  Your body has to process food into breakdown products so you can let go of the waste through urine and feces.  If you've ever eaten asparagus, you would know urine can smell like asparagus.  Make sure you drink plenty of fresh water and this aroma should dissipate.

Question 5

why does normal urine smells like nutty?

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See my remaks: As a Urologist who has had the occasion to smell urine
more than a thousand times,I hven't smelled a nutty on..But what is the urine ?
It is the byproduct of what we eat and drink.
If you eat a lot of garlic ,the urine MAY have a garlic odor.Some people may have a discernible sense of smell,hence can notice /pick-up any variation in color of smell of urine.
Nothing to worry about

Question 6

what are some reasons my urine smells fishy?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Urinary tract infections can cause the urine to be foul-smelling.  In females, vaginal infections can cause a fishy odor which might be mistaken as emanating from the urine.  Other signs of a urinary tract infection including urinary frequency and burning.

Question 7

im 17 and my urine smells bad, what's wrong ?

Accepted Answer

Nothing wrong!: Urine that smells isn't as worrisome as bloody or painful urine, both of which suggest possible infection in young women. Smelly urine, in isolation, can be due to dehydration or perhaps eating something like asparagus, which gives urine a particularly pungent odor in those with the right set of genes.

Question 8

my urine smells stronger, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Urine smelling stronger could be the product of food or drink (asparagus for example lead to increased urine odor), hydration, or urine infection.  If this persists you will need to see your doctor to have a urinalysis and urine culture and examination.

Question 9

my urine smells concentrated. what is the problem?

Accepted Answer

Please clarify: There is no medical condition or diagnosis for "urine smelling concentrated". What does that mean to you and what worries you about it?

Question 10

could it be unhealthy if my urine smells like tuna casserole?

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Yes: I would suspect bacterial vaginosis.

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