Question 1

what could be the cause of urine smelling like ammonia?

Accepted Answer

Urea is related: Urea is related to ammonia. Urea is the byproduct of our protein metabolism, and is disposed of in our urine. If urine is concentrated (due to not drinking enough fluids), it can have an ammonia odor. Other things can affect people's sense of smell, such as nasal changes, hormonal changes, pregnancy, etc... Warm urine should have a stronger odor than cold urine, too.

Question 2

urine smelling very strong. does this mean anything?

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UTI or concentrated: Urine with a UTI can be foul smelling, somtimes like "rotten fish". Concentrated urine, if you have not taken in much fluid or have been perspiring a lot, can have a strong smell. Thirdly some foods such as asparagus can cause urine to smell strongly.

Question 3

why does my urine smell like metal?

Accepted Answer

Check what you ate: Usually it is due to food intake. For instance, asparagus could change smell of urine among other reasons like onion and garlic. Also, some medicines cause urine smell change like penicillin. Explore more the details of your intake.

Question 4

why does my urine smell like onions?

Accepted Answer

UTI : Either you are eating too many onions or you have uti.

Question 5

why does my urine smell like butter?

Accepted Answer

Diet: It is very common to have changes in the odor of urine as a result of what you eat - some foods causes very distinct odors!  there are specific medical conditions that can cause changes in the odor of urine (for example, diabetics out of control will have an odor of ketones in their urine).  I don't know of any medical condition causing the odor of butter in urine.

Question 6

why does my urine smell like cheerios?

Accepted Answer

Urine test: Please get a urine test. Your doctor can evaluate- i hope your blood sugar level is ok.

Question 7

why does my urine smell like burnt rubber?

Accepted Answer

Food?: Strange smells in urine can be heralds of utis, but only when associated with symptoms.  If it is just the smell, it may be something you ate; some people associate the smell of urine after asparagus with burnt rubber.

Question 8

why does my urine smell like whatever i eat?

Accepted Answer

Normal: It is entirely normal and is the same for every one.

Question 9

why does my urine smell like the food i have eaten?

Accepted Answer

Amino acids: Certain foods, especially broccoli and asparagus, contain Amino Acids that are processed quickly and appear in the urine...Smelling. You have a very sensitive nose if everything you eat smells in your urine. It is a normal body function...Sometimes a UTI can smell like broccoli when you have had none...Int hat case be seen and checked.

Question 10

why does my urine smell like sausage every time i eat it?

Accepted Answer

Spices: Lots of sausage brands have some spices inclusions and those may not be processed by our bodies and penetrate in the urine unprocessed causing your urine to smell like that.

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