Question 1

my urine smells like poo what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Have urine tested: If urine doesnt smell right. Go to your doctor and have it tested. Urine is normally sterile and doesnt have a particular odor.

Question 2

3m old girl has gas with dark grey/green stool with smelly urine that smells like poo. prolonged jaundice at birth, abnormal lft at 8 weeks.

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Mgt: I would suggest that they ask their pediatrician for the results of her newborn screening tests. The tests screen for a number of conditions. There may be several causes and among these include hepatitis, alpha one antitrypsin deficiency, hypothyroidism.

Question 3

my urine smells like protein, is it bad?

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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.

Question 4

should i be worried if my urine smells like pepper?

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Urine odor: Would not worry about this unless you are having symptoms in association with this new odor. This is probably due to something you have eaten.

Question 5

what does it mean when your urine smells like fish?

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Vaginitis: It can be difficult to tell if a 'fishy' smell is coming from urine or the vagina it is usually related to  vaginal infections (trichomoniasis, gardnerella, or bacterial vaginosis). If a man has a fishy smell his urine he may have gotten a bacterial infection from a woman he had sex with.

Question 6

should i worry if my urine smells like black pepper?

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: No. cut down if taking black pepper and drink plenty of water

Question 7

my baby's urine smells like ammonia. is there a problem?

Accepted Answer

No: Urine has ammonia.

Question 8

what exactly does it mean when your urine smells like ammonia?

Accepted Answer

Infection Possibly: Strong urine odors can arise from foods, medications, alterations in your metabolism or infection.
An ammoniac smell to the urine can occur with dehydration.  However, there are certain bacteria that can create a similar pungent smell.
If the odor is associated with urinary symptoms such as urgency, frequency and burning, it would be best to have the urine checked for infection.

Question 9

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 10

my urine smells like eggs is this normal? it is normal coloured and i am in no pain or discomfort

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Here are some ...: Urine smell may be personally unique and widely vary from time to time to reflect personal constitutional character, what you consume (foods, beverages, pills, multi-vitamins, etc.), and the degree of urine concentration,. So, it's okay as long as being comfortable and having an unremarkable urinalysis from a properly collected urine specimen.

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My urine smells like poo what does that mean?

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3m old girl has gas with dark grey/green stool with smelly urine that smells like poo. prolonged jaundice at birth, abnormal lft at 8 weeks.

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My urine smells like protein, is it bad?

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Should i be worried if my urine smells like pepper?

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What does it mean when your urine smells like fish?

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Should i worry if my urine smells like black pepper?

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My baby's urine smells like ammonia. is there a problem?

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What exactly does it mean when your urine smells like ammonia?

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

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My urine smells like eggs is this normal? it is normal coloured and i am in no pain or discomfort

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