Question 1

my urine smells like peanut butter is there any concern to worry about?

Accepted Answer

: See a doctor. This may or may not be a concern. I think that urine and blood testing is needed

Question 2

started taking a multivitamin and now my urine smells like buttered popcorn. don't want to stop taking it because it is helping my fatigue. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

: No . increase your water intake it will help with the smell and you will be OK

Question 3

is it bad when urine smells like egg?

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Here are some ...: Urine smell is very personal and unique, reflecting the degree of urine concentration, the kinds of foods consumed, etc. So, it;s OK as long as being comfortable in voiding and having a normal or unremarkable findings from properly collected fresh urine. More? Ask Doc for details timely.

Question 4

my urine smells like wheat, what does this mean?

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Here are some ...: Urine odor and sense of smell are personally unique, reflecting what you consume - foods, drinks, drugs, supplements, etc. and how you perceive. It's okay to smell "offensive" as long as being comfortable in voiding and normal in complete urinalysis with properly collected urine specimen. More? Seek pro-evaluation and counseling timely. Best wish ...

Question 5

what's it mean when urine smells like peppermint?

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You need a urinalysi: Many things  can cause an odor in the urine.  I a urinalysis is normal, then there is nothing to worry about.

Question 6

what does it mean if you urine smells like bacon?

Accepted Answer

May be nothing: It may be nothing, and just a consequence of excreting a metabolite of something you ate the night before.  Concentrated urine sometimes will have peculiar smells.  Lastly, it could be a sign of a chronic infection, but this is somewhat hard to say without actually knowing what it smells like.  See your doctor for a urinalysis if you are concerned.

Question 7

what does it mean if my urine smells like popcorn?

Accepted Answer

Depends  what  you: The smell of urine is due to what you eat. Have you eaten popcorn recently? You can see your  physician to see if there are  other issues.

Question 8

what does it mean if your urine smells like plastic?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Haven't heard of a disease that makes urine smell like plastic, but a primary care doctor can evaluate and get all the patient's details. Referral to a urologist or a nephrologist can be done if needed.

Question 9

my urine smells like maple syrup and i haven't had any. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Urinalysis: Check for infections, kidney function abnormalities .There is a congenital condition called maple syrup urine disease where there is abnormality in breaking down certain proteins. Ask you md to check urine analysis.

Question 10

my urine smells like protein, is it bad?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: If you do have excess proteins in your urine
you need to get checked.  This can be from benign reasons, but you need a urinalysis.

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My urine smells like peanut butter is there any concern to worry about?

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Started taking a multivitamin and now my urine smells like buttered popcorn. don't want to stop taking it because it is helping my fatigue. should i be worried?

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Is it bad when urine smells like egg?

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My urine smells like wheat, what does this mean?

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What's it mean when urine smells like peppermint?

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What does it mean if you urine smells like bacon?

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What does it mean if my urine smells like popcorn?

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What does it mean if your urine smells like plastic?

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My urine smells like maple syrup and i haven't had any. what could be wrong?

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My urine smells like protein, is it bad?

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