Question 1

i have had urine odor for a while now. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Hydration: It could be something you ate (asparagus?), dehydration or an infection.  Increase your fluid intake. If the symptoms don't improve or if you start having pain, fever...See your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 2

what foods help prevent urine odor?

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Dilution: Certain foods (such as asparagus) can cause odors in urine.  There are no specific foods that "prevent" urine from being malodorous other than water (by dilution.

Question 3

how do you remove urine odor from skin down there?

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Hygiene: If you are talking about usual urine odor that is present in some folks, i would suggest to exercise proper hygiene, to begin with. After each urine passage, you will need to wipe yourself from front to back, either using a wet hand or toilet tissue. If it is still the problem after you've done it, you will need to use more water (get in the shower) and rinse whatever remnants of urine are hiding.

Question 4

are there certain foods that can prevent urine odor?

Accepted Answer

More water: There is no prevention of odor; just dilution or prevention by avoiding certain foods. Avoid asparagus. Drink lots of water until your urine is clear, then there won't be an odor.

Question 5

i've blood in my urine that causes strong urine odor ?

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Get it tested: You need to check the urine by testing it at  your doctor to assess if you have blood in it (not coloration of urine due to eating something like beetroot) and if there is an infection or other causes of your concerns

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: cat urine odor?

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Cat urine: Ammonia smell.  Ammonia is derived from protein metabolism.   Need to drink plenty of H2O.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: yeast like urine odor?

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Urine: yeast = fishy smell.   Clear urine should not smell.  Fishy smell suggests infection, likely overgrowth Candida sps.

Question 8

what causes urine odor in older peoples clothing?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Sometimes incontinence. Possibly not bathing as often or changing clothes as often for some.

Question 9

urine odor because of bathing in vinegar?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely. : Urine is produced in the kidneys, travels down to the bladder in one direction, then out the urethra. Certain foods or medications that are ingested can impart odor to the urine, and a bladder infection can cause foul smelling urine, but bathing in a fluid will not enter the urinary system.

Question 10

how can i get help for a sickening urine odor?

Accepted Answer

See a Clincian: A foul odor in the urine may be a sign of an infection, that will require a prescription to treat.  See a clinician for proper evaluation and diagnosis.

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