Question 1

does urine have a strong odor?

Accepted Answer

Many Reasons: Urine is a filtered byproduct from our blood and stored in the bladder until release. Urine's odor can change with certain foods like asparagus or coffee but also with infections. If you are experiencing other symptoms like abdominal pain, pain with urination, urinating more frequently, or significant change in urine odor and color, then i would recommend evaluation by healthcare provider.

Question 2

what causes my urine to have a strong odor?

Accepted Answer

The following: Concentrated urine can have strong smell, happens with low fluid intake. Infected urine from UTI classically has bad smell. Certain foods, especially asparagus give urine very distinct stong odor.

Question 3

what can make your urine have a strong odor?

Accepted Answer

Some foods and meds: Anything that is excreted in the urinary tract can cause your urine to smell. The classic food that causes a strong smell in the urine is asparagus. Some medications, especially antibiotics (e.g., penicillins) can also cause a strong smell in the urine.

Question 4

why does my urine sometimes have a strong onion odor?

Accepted Answer

Urine odor: Urine odor is usually due to something you have had to eat.  For instance many people right after the have asparagus have a strong odor to their urine.

Question 5

how do i get urine odors out of freshly washed laundry?

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Vinegar solution: The best way is to soak the item(s) of clothing in a mixture of white vinegar and warm water for several hours. There is no "magic" combination, but probably about 1 part vinegar (white!) to 3-4 parts of water usually does the trick. Then, rewash items as usual, with laundry detergent.

Question 6

my urine is very dark n has an odd odor. wat could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing vs. somethin: It may not mean anything wrong. Certain foods can produce odor in the urine such as asparagus. On the other hand, you may have infection in your urine especially if combined with symptoms of urinary urgency, burning, frequency, pain in the abdomen or lower back, blood present in the urine. In that case, you will need to have it checked by doc.

Question 7

my urine has a strong odor for the past couple of weeks, what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

Discard infection: It is important to discard an asymptomatic infection or organic problem. It is recommendable to visit your doctor.

Question 8

i have a strong unusual odor to my urine and it is also cloudy could this be serious?

Accepted Answer

Likely not serious: Normal if U consumed asparagus before urinating. Also if urine is very concentrated due to low fluid intake. Worth getting a urinalysis, if foul smell continues, to rule out UTI. Most UTIs are not serious.

Question 9

iam 38 and i have a problem with my urine coz it has a foul odor.whst will be my health problem?

Accepted Answer

ODOR: It could simply be low fluid intake. Try pushing fluids if you don't have congestive heart failure of kidney disease. 1.5 to 2l of urine output per day should get it clear and less smelly. Do an in and out diary to test it.

Question 10

urine has an odor similar to that of burnt food. it is also slightly tinted brown.

this only happens after strenuous exercise.

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: This could be blood and protein in the urine.  You have your doctor test your urine, possibly as a 24 hr test to capture the urine after exercise as well to help determine if it is serious or not.

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