Question 1

do any supplements cause urine to smell like sulfur ?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Any supplements containing thioctic acid in some fatty acids as those claimed to be antioxidants will make urine smell like sulfur odor.

Question 2

urine smells nutty or like sulfur. why is that?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Urine smell reflects what you consumed, how concentrated the urine is, and how your unique sense of smell is. In general, it's good idea to ignore urine odor as long as urinalysis from properly collected urine specimen is normal and you void well with steady continuous flow and feeling bladder empty. More? Seek evaluation and counseling timely.

Question 3

what medicine would i need to get rid of sulfur smelling urine?

Accepted Answer

See doctor to rule: out a urine or vaginal infection.

Question 4

for the past 2 months my urine has a very strong scent of sulfur/ rotten eggs. im a 45 year old female in a 7 year same sex relationship. im starting to get worried, because it started out of nowhere with no diet change and i consume enough water?

Accepted Answer

: I've never found  pathology in patients whose urine smells like sulfur. Other than checking for a bladder infection, dietary factors, certain medications or supplements being taken and not taking in enough daily fluids, I had no further advice for them. Would a urologist have more advice for you?

Question 5

why does my urine smell like sulfur & it's cloudy yellow in color?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to tell: This may relate to something you ate, the amount of fluids you have taken in, how long between urinations, etc.  If you are not having any other symptoms, suggest you wait and see what happens when you drink more liquids.

Question 6

just started taking gnc vitamin and now my urine smells like sulfur ?

Accepted Answer

Many vitamins: Cause smelly urine. Review with your physician if you really need this type and amount of vitamin.

Question 7

my urine has been smelling very strong and like sulfur lately. i drink approx. 200 oz. of water a day but work outside on my feet in the heat. ???

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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 8

my urine is cloudy with a sulfur smell to it. i am also experiencing a dull ache in my lower left side of my back. sometimes it will burn when i urina?

Accepted Answer

Look for infection: The burning on urination may be caused by an infection in the urinary tract. The back pain may mean that the infection involves the kidney. Ask your doctor or clinic to get a urinalysis and possibly a urine culture. Keep looking until you find the cause.
Dr. Long

Question 9

my urine smells like sulfur and it hurts when i urinate. i'm 99% sure i have a uti but in previous utis my urine did not smell odd. what's happening here?

Accepted Answer

UTI: I am pretty sure you have a UTI as well. Urine smell is not a good predictor of infection as it is affected by too many other things.

Question 10

my pee has been smelling like sulfur, i got blood work done and my thyroid level was super high. i drink plenty of water my urine is almost clear. sometimes the smell will go away, but come back?

Accepted Answer

: In generally healthy people without kidney disease, urine odor depends almost entirely on foods and fluids consumed.

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A member asked:

Do any supplements cause urine to smell like sulfur ?

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Urine smells nutty or like sulfur. why is that?

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What medicine would i need to get rid of sulfur smelling urine?

A member asked:

For the past 2 months my urine has a very strong scent of sulfur/ rotten eggs. im a 45 year old female in a 7 year same sex relationship. im starting to get worried, because it started out of nowhere with no diet change and i consume enough water?

A member asked:

Why does my urine smell like sulfur & it's cloudy yellow in color?

A member asked:

Just started taking gnc vitamin and now my urine smells like sulfur ?

A member asked:

My urine has been smelling very strong and like sulfur lately. i drink approx. 200 oz. of water a day but work outside on my feet in the heat. ???

A member asked:

My urine is cloudy with a sulfur smell to it. i am also experiencing a dull ache in my lower left side of my back. sometimes it will burn when i urina?

A member asked:

My urine smells like sulfur and it hurts when i urinate. i'm 99% sure i have a uti but in previous utis my urine did not smell odd. what's happening here?

A member asked:

My pee has been smelling like sulfur, i got blood work done and my thyroid level was super high. i drink plenty of water my urine is almost clear. sometimes the smell will go away, but come back?

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