Question 1

why does my pee smell like smoked sausage?

Accepted Answer

No idea: Is this a new thing?  Do you have any other symptoms?  Some people excrete after eating certain foods, and that makes their urine smell funny.  Asparagus is a common example.

Question 2

why does my pee smell like beef?

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Doctor can evaluate: A person who smells an unusual aroma in her urine can see her primary care doctor to check if there is a problem. The doctor may refer to a urologist or nephrologist if needed. Not sure about beef aromas (raw? Cooked?), but sometimes foods, medications, illnesses, etc... May cause unusual urine aromas.

Question 3

why does my pee smell like rotten eggs?

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Strange: Did you have asparagus prior to smelling the rotten egg in your pee?  Asparagus in the urine is like the odor of garlic in your breath after eating them.  If this is a persistent problem, you should consult your doctor.

Question 4

why does my pee smell like everything i eat?

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Smell: Breakdown products of certain foods such as asparagus will release the odor in the urine.  These are usually amino acids or vitamins

Question 5

why does my pee smell like fish?

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Possible infection: A fishy or amonia like smell could be sign of a urinary of vaginal infection. One of the most common infection that causes a fishy odor in pee is bacterial vaginosis

Question 6

why does my pee smell like fish? im so worried

Accepted Answer

Fishy smelling urine: You should consult a physician. The smell could be the result of a urinary tract infection. Certain drugs and foods can also cause that smell.

Question 7

why does my pee smell bad? i have no pain anywhere. it has been like this for weeks so i know its not something i ate.

Accepted Answer

Unclear but: Need to evaluate your diet or medication intake if there is some that you are doing for the last weeks. A trial of adjusting your diet or reviewing meds with your doc may be helpful. Alternatively, even if you have no pain, you may have urinary tract infection although not common to present this way. A urinalysis may be warranted. This is especially important if urine is cloudy.

Question 8

why do my pee smell like onions? i don't eat them. my pee is a lite yellow color

Accepted Answer

Food or drink: It is likely something you are eating or drinking. Asparagus, garlic, some herbal teas can alter the smell of your urine. I would try to identify a common thread.

Question 9

i am on amoxicillin and have noticed it makes my pee smell like it, does that mean its working? or does it mean it ia not working?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin: it means it is working and you should be fine

Question 10

why does my pee smell burnt and it hurts when i'm done peeing?

Accepted Answer

UTI: May be urinary tract infection; may need to check urine for infection.

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