Question 1

urine smells like ham?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration or Infxn: If your urine is very concentrated, it can have a pungent smell.  Usually this is due to dehydration, but it can also be due to infection.  If you are experiencing burning or other pain with urination, please see your doctor. Otherwise, i recommend drinking plenty of water during the day to dilute your urine.

Question 2

i ate a ham sandwich and my urine smelled like ham a while later.  what could be the reason?

Accepted Answer

Flavor excreted: Many of food flavors get excreted in urine just like vitamins and medicines. Not worrisome.

Question 3

i had a uti i just got finished taking macrobid. i'm taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) now. my urine smells like ham. i have to go see a urologist. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Ham-smelling urine!?: It's impossible to tell what it is based on the info given- regardless,with any UTI,if source control isn't achieved, then no abx will help. This could range from an infected  stone, anatomical issues, retention of urine, physiologic problem (eg. overactive bladder), or a resistant bacteria. Maybe, an alternative diagnosis that mimics a UTI exists- this is why it's wise to go to the urologist

Question 4

my urine smells like smoked ham, what could be causing this. only sign of infection is lower abdo but put it down to endo which is very bad at the mo?

Accepted Answer

UTI, vaginitis: If you have abdominal or pelvic pain worse or different from what is usual for your endometriosis or if you have fever or bleeding then you should go directly to the ER. You likely have a urinary tract infection but the odor may also be from a gardnerella infection in your vagina or urine so both need to be examined. In either or both cases you need to see a doctor or other healthcare provider.

Question 5

why would urine smell smoky? like a smoked ham sort of odour?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It could be that you are not drinking enough water or fluids and also eating a diet high in meat protein like ham etc. Try eating a lighter diet and drinking more fluids like water daily and see if this helps.

Question 6

what does having high levels of nitrates in your urine mean? i have a strong smoked ham smell to my urine but gp doesn't know if its an infection

Accepted Answer

Get a urine culture: positive urine nitrites could mean a bladder infection.   you should also be screened for gonorrhea and chlamydia if you are at risk

Question 7

why is urine oily.

Accepted Answer

Urine Norms: Urine is not  oily. If you feel your's is oily then you need to get to your family clinic. This is a very unique question and is not the norm for urine symptoms.

Question 8

why is my urine hot?

Accepted Answer

Body temperature : Freshly voided urine is at core body temperature.

Question 9

urine straw colored?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Urine normaly straw colored  may seem dark to you if so pick up water intake.

Question 10

is urine ph6.5 normal?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely normal: Ph between 5.0 & 8.0 can be normal. Ph of 6.5 is marginally acidic and perfectly normal.

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Urine smells like ham?

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I ate a ham sandwich and my urine smelled like ham a while later. what could be the reason?

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I had a uti i just got finished taking macrobid. i'm taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) now. my urine smells like ham. i have to go see a urologist. what could this be?

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My urine smells like smoked ham, what could be causing this. only sign of infection is lower abdo but put it down to endo which is very bad at the mo?

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Why would urine smell smoky? like a smoked ham sort of odour?

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What does having high levels of nitrates in your urine mean? i have a strong smoked ham smell to my urine but gp doesn't know if its an infection

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Why is urine oily.

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Why is my urine hot?

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Urine straw colored?

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Is urine ph6.5 normal?

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