Question 1

what does it mean if my infant's urine smells really bad?

Accepted Answer

Stinky pee=need2see: We all know poop can be stinky, but the pee should not be. The main concern is urinary tract infection (uti), which can lead to severe kidney infection if untreated. It is not easy to diagnose a UTI by sight or smell, so a properly obtained urine culture is important. Sometimes we find no infection, just a temporary bad smell, but this is one of those infections we would not want to miss!

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

No: Urine has ammonia.

Question 3

im 17 and my urine smells bad, what's wrong ?

Accepted Answer

Nothing wrong!: Urine that smells isn't as worrisome as bloody or painful urine, both of which suggest possible infection in young women. Smelly urine, in isolation, can be due to dehydration or perhaps eating something like asparagus, which gives urine a particularly pungent odor in those with the right set of genes.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

what's it mean when urine smells like peppermint?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

sometimes my urine smells like melon. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Melon-smelling urine: Diabetes and starvation can cause a sweet, fruity urine odor, possibly like melon.

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