Question 1

why does my urine smell like chicken broth lately?

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Well: Could be just a function of what you ate, not necessarily chicken, as some food can alter urine smell.  If you have any symptoms of infection this too could be another cause.

Question 2

what does it mean if your pee smells like cheerios?

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Depends on the cause: There are a number of foods or drinks that if excreted into the urine can change the usual color or smell.  Of more concern would be an infection in the urine.  If yo are concerned, ask your doctor to culture your urine to see if there is an ongoing infection.

Question 3

is it normal that my pee smells like medication i'm taking?

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Yes: Some medications are excreted from the body through the urine, sometimes causing a distinct odor similar to the medication itself.

Question 4

why is my pee smells like butter popcorn?

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What did you eat?: Usually it is what you eat or drink that dictates the smell of your urine.  Sugary foods if enough, will cause a rise in your serum blood glucose concentration, and the body reacts by trying to excrete the extra sugar in your urine. Often causing a sweet smell.

Question 5

my pee smells like cereal is that normal ?

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Here are some ...: The urine odor you smell may widely vary to reflecting what you consumed, how concentrated and fresh the urine is, and how your personal unique sense of smell is. So, cereal-like smell could be normal for you at the time as long as voiding well with good flow and bladder emptying, and being normal in urinalysis from properly collected urine specimen. More? Ask Doc timely for confirmation.

Question 6

am i diabetic if my pee smells like sugar?

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Not necessarily: But it can be good indication.  Glucose spills through the kidney after certain threshold is reached, for example, blood sugar of 250-300 if kidneys are normal.

Question 7

if my pee smells like coffee, am i drinking too much?

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Of something, yes.: Pee is filtered blood, and the smell of pee reflects what has been in the blood lately. If your pee smells strongly - period - then you don't have enough water in your body and need to drink lots more. The exact smell of pee was used for years to determine what infection someone's body had. Coffee-smell in the kitchen is good, but in the bathroom it means you need medicine. Go see your doc.

Question 8

my pee smells like eggs and it can be cloudy as well, and it has smelled like this for a little under 6 months now. doesnt burn. what is it???

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Here are some...: Likely, your are okay since you have been free of symptoms over 5-6 months but the observed and reported urine odor and clarity. However, it is good idea to have a urinalysis from a properly collected fresh urine specimen. If UA is okay, urine odor &amp; cloudiness most likely reflect the degree of urine concentration and the kinds of foods or supplements you consumed. More? Seek evaluation/counseling

Question 9

my 1 year olds pee smells like poop. why?

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Infection: I would get a urinalysis (UA) and a urine culture. May be a urinary tract infection. Dehydration could also cause an odor, but that one is more like ammonia. The UA will detect either. Almost any medical facility/office/ER can do the testing for you.

Question 10

what does it mean if your pee smells like butter?

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Not clear: If urine has a consistently odd odor, you should see md and have urinalysis and urine culture to ensure that it is normal.  The urine is a mirror of the body's health; if there is too much sugar, or infection, or blood, it will become clear from these tests.  Not clear what "butter" smell reflects, but ensure that there are no issues.

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My pee smells like cereal is that normal ?

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My pee smells like eggs and it can be cloudy as well, and it has smelled like this for a little under 6 months now. doesnt burn. what is it???

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