Question 1

why does my urine smell like iron or metal?

Accepted Answer

May be infected: I can't be certain but it  may be  infected. You can ask your physicians to check the urine and get a urine  culture.

Question 2

why has my urine started to smell like sweetcorn :/?

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Just Add Butter: It means you've been going to too many movies. And anyways, I don't know what sweet corn smells like to you.Popcorn? Canned corn soup? Corn smothered in agave syrup? But I do know it doesn't smell like your usual, every day, run of the mill, boring urine. right? So if it sticks around too long, go get it checked. It's probably something you ate, but it might be due to a more serious condition.

Question 3

what causes urine to smell?

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Urine odor: Normally urine doesnt have a smell. If you are very dehydrated, the high concentration of ammonia can cause a smell. Other factors like asparagus, certain vitamins can make the urine smell as well. If your urine smells sweet, have your doctor make sure that you don't have diabetes.

Question 4

what can cause urine to smell fishy?

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Infection: Urinary infection needs to be excluded. Some foods may alter the odor of urine.

Question 5

what causes urine to smell like onions?

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Urinary odor: Urinary odor can be a caused ingested foods (asparagus, onions, garlic, etc) , infection, metabolic illness (diabetes, inherited disorders).  Try eliminating onions from your diet. If the odor disappears, then the cause is likely onions in the diet.

Question 6

have cloudy urine, no smell, good color.?

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Might be nothing: It could be nothing, but it could represent some protein in the urine.  If it is fairly constant, you should see your doctor and have a urinalysis.  Usually an infection will cause some burning and urgency to pee, but sometimes an infection can be without much in the way of symptoms, so get the urinalysis and maybe a culture to be sure.

Question 7

what can cause your urine to smell like corn?

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See answer: Urine odor is related to volume and concentration of a variety of substances excreted by the kidneys. The darker and more concentrated the urine, the more likely to have a specific odor based on the type and content of its substances, toxins, and waste products. Infection; certain foods (asparagus), vitamins, supplements, and diseases (diabetes) can all cause a unique odor. Recommend urinalysis.

Question 8

3 year old daughters urine has an awful smell?

Accepted Answer

Odor: Have your daughter's urine checked for a urinary infection

Question 9

what causes a foul smell in discharge and urine?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Discharge or urine should never smell bad and generally indicates an infection. You need to get tested for vaginal infection, sexually transmitted infection and urinary tract infection. Gonorrhea, trichomonas, bacterial vaginosis have a bad odor, chlamydia and yeast  less likely.
Any partners should be tested and treated as well.

Question 10

hi there is it normal for a male urine to smell?

Accepted Answer

Smell: Yes, sometimes but not always. Depends on your food and drink.

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