Question 1

why does the urine sometimes smell sour?

Accepted Answer

Sour like vinegar?: Haven't heard of urine smelling sour like vinegar. Urine can smell stronger (more ammonia / urea odor) if one isn't drinking enough water. It can smell like ketones during fasting or certain medical problems. Some foods give urine odd aromas, such as after eating asparagus. A primary care doctor can evaluate if one keeps having such aroma symptoms, to rule out urine infection, and look for causes.

Question 2

i have had urine that smells sour more often than not. this started about 5 months ago, and i live a healthy lifestyle. i don't know what the problem is!

Accepted Answer

Smell in the Urine: I commend you for living a healthy life style.
I understand your concern about smell of the urine as urine usually doe not have smell.
Possible reasons are:
Eating Asparagus
Dehydration
Urinary stone
Infection
See your Physician for Diagnosis, have urine analysis with culture sensitivity, radiological studies, and treatment.

Question 3

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 4

why does my urine smell sour ?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what you: Eat. Certain foods could change the pH and even the smell of your urine. If you have any other symptoms such as pain with urination or increased urge to urinate you could have a urinary tract infection.

Question 5

for the past two days when go to the bathroom i can smell this sour strong smell from my urine. i have no symptoms besides the smell what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Concentration: Usually concentrated urine can have an odor.  If it persists, see your family doctor.

Question 6

sour odor bacteria in urine, normal?

Accepted Answer

Urine odor: Urine is often odorless. There are some diseases like diabetes that may create odors in the urine and some bacteria that grow in standing urine may produce odors. Urine odor may have a strong ammonia quality as well.

Question 7

thanks for giving us this opportunity to ask and finding the cure. appreciated. my girl is 30 yrs of old. she just facing a problem into her vagina after itching. even she has urine problem. got too much itching, she has now got a small sour. cure??

Accepted Answer

She needs to see DR: Vaginal Itching, and sores could indicate that there is an infection. The most common infective agents are either a yeast infection which is characterized by white curd like discharge and itching, or an STD (bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis or HSV.) See a GP to do an initial exam and assessment. It may be easily treatable, but will require a prescription.

Question 8

male, 47. painful urination for a few days, cloudy urine, unusual sour/fishy smell to urine. what could cause this? urination not more frequent.

Accepted Answer

See below: Get a urine checked, for infection.Sometimes there is no frequency even if there is infection.

Question 9

i'm having really bad lower back pain on my right side and my urine smells sour., could it be something with my kidneys?

Accepted Answer

It certainly could b: Sounds like either a kidney or bladder infection.  You should see someone and get a urinalysis to find out, today or tomorrow at latest.  Drink plenty of fluids, especially cranberry juice (at least 8 glasses per day), and you can take acetaminophen and apply heat for pain.

Question 10

my urine smells bitter/sour. i've been having bladder/uti now. i've had bv most of my life, and usually happens after my mentrual?

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UTI and /or BV: Those are only two of the possibilities, so get examined by an MD and find out.

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Why does the urine sometimes smell sour?

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I have had urine that smells sour more often than not. this started about 5 months ago, and i live a healthy lifestyle. i don't know what the problem is!

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Why my urine smells sour?

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Why does my urine smell sour ?

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For the past two days when go to the bathroom i can smell this sour strong smell from my urine. i have no symptoms besides the smell what could it be?

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Sour odor bacteria in urine, normal?

A member asked:

Thanks for giving us this opportunity to ask and finding the cure. appreciated. my girl is 30 yrs of old. she just facing a problem into her vagina after itching. even she has urine problem. got too much itching, she has now got a small sour. cure??

A member asked:

Male, 47. painful urination for a few days, cloudy urine, unusual sour/fishy smell to urine. what could cause this? urination not more frequent.

A member asked:

I'm having really bad lower back pain on my right side and my urine smells sour., could it be something with my kidneys?

A member asked:

My urine smells bitter/sour. i've been having bladder/uti now. i've had bv most of my life, and usually happens after my mentrual?

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