Question 1

what sort of infection is smelly urine and reduced flow?

Accepted Answer

No one can tell: A smelly urine is probably due to infection, but not necessarily. If there is infection however, the only reliable way to sort the type of infection out is to do urine culture. The so called empiric treatment is usually tried in simple cases, without culture, targeting a group of possible bacterial organisms depending on the scenario e.g. Older vs younger sexually active persons.

Question 2

if i had a urine infection would my urine smell bad each time i  urinated until treated?

Accepted Answer

: Urine may not smell bad with a urinary infection, depending on the microorganism involved.
If you think you may have urinary infection, it would be prudent to see a doctor.

Question 3

hey doctors foul smelly urine is a symptom of bladder infection ?

Accepted Answer

Not a reliable symp.: Some people equate smelly urine an infection- inferred because "the smell must be the result of byproducts of bacterial activity in the urine". However, please remember that a patient must have symptoms of a urinary infection to  secure the diagnosis- if the patient is asymptomatic, then the smell  is likely because of a dietary byproduct  or a a substance that is excreted in the urine.

Question 4

8 month old with smelly urine and fevers but not regular about once a day. she also had a middle ear infection with a cough and a wheeze? what to do?

Accepted Answer

Check her out... : A 8-month female baby with smelly urine + fever should get an urgent check-out to make sure of no UTI although she might have had recurrent URI / wheezing with possible otitis media. If UTI is confirmed, she would need imaging studies to confirm no obstruction along the whole urinary tract as well as no vesicoureteral reflux besides checking her bladder emptying ability, etc. Best wish...

Question 5

2 weeks ago i had an urine infection and i was given medicine for that and it went away , my urine was burning and my vagina was smelly and itchy. now the itchy and smelly vagina returned , i dont know whats the cause. ?

Accepted Answer

BV? Trichomonas?: The main causes of vaginal discharge with odor are 1) bacterial vaginosis, an overgrowth of mostly normal bacteria; and 2) trichomonas, an STD. Both are treated with metronidazole or tinidazole. See your doctor to learn the cause, get treated, and probably tested for other STDs. (Gonorrhea and chlamydia are more common in women with both BV and trichomonas.) Good luck.

Question 6

why does my urine smell so bad even after taking a test they say i have no infections?

Accepted Answer

Urine odor: Are you sure this is your urine and not vaginal secretions?  Urine odor usually emanates from dietary intake.  Have you ever eaten asparagus and smelled your urine?  You may want to get a second opinion from a doctor who will listen to you.

Question 7

why does my urine smell like onions? my lower back is hurting as well, is this indicative of the beginning of a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Urine odor: Difficult to know why your urine odor is different. Often depends upon what you have been eating. If you think you may be developing an infection you should see a doctor ASAP.

Question 8

i had a op to remove testicle due to torsion and then infection as the testicle died im very worried about sepsis i don't feel ill however im itchy all over and have cloudy/smelly urine i just finished 7 days antibiotics course after surgery aswell?

Accepted Answer

: If there's an associated rash with the generalized itching it would almost be certain that you've developed an allergic reaction to medication, most commonly the antibiotic. If so, be sure to find out what the antibiotic is so you'll not take it again &amp; it also goes on your record. A rash may not appear with an allergic reaction though. Notify your MD about your symptoms &amp; get instructions.

Question 9

is it possibly to have a kidney infection without a fever? i had a dipstick test for flank pain and smelly urine that showed leukocytes & glycosuria?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can have a urinary tract infection (UTI) without fever. Odor to the urine, flank pain and leukocytes in the urine suggest UTI. The glycosuria may be associated with diabetes

Question 10

what be the cause of my smelly urine?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: Of smelly urine: concentrated due to dehydration & low fluid intake causes a strong smell.Urinary infections may be most common cause of foul smelling urine and often alert subjects to presence of uti.Some antibiotics such as Amoxicillin &cipro cause smelly urine as does consuming large volumes of coffee, ie >6cups/day.Classically asparagus has distinctive smell.Others r liver disease & diabetes.

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What sort of infection is smelly urine and reduced flow?

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If i had a urine infection would my urine smell bad each time i urinated until treated?

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Hey doctors foul smelly urine is a symptom of bladder infection ?

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8 month old with smelly urine and fevers but not regular about once a day. she also had a middle ear infection with a cough and a wheeze? what to do?

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2 weeks ago i had an urine infection and i was given medicine for that and it went away , my urine was burning and my vagina was smelly and itchy. now the itchy and smelly vagina returned , i dont know whats the cause. ?

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Why does my urine smell so bad even after taking a test they say i have no infections?

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Why does my urine smell like onions? my lower back is hurting as well, is this indicative of the beginning of a kidney infection?

A member asked:

I had a op to remove testicle due to torsion and then infection as the testicle died im very worried about sepsis i don't feel ill however im itchy all over and have cloudy/smelly urine i just finished 7 days antibiotics course after surgery aswell?

A member asked:

Is it possibly to have a kidney infection without a fever? i had a dipstick test for flank pain and smelly urine that showed leukocytes & glycosuria?

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What be the cause of my smelly urine?

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