Question 1

why does asparagus makes your urine smell funny?

Accepted Answer

Methylmercaptan: A product of the digestion of asparagus, it produces the odor.

Question 2

why does my urine smell sour ?

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Depends on what you: Eat. Certain foods could change the pH and even the smell of your urine. If you have any other symptoms such as pain with urination or increased urge to urinate you could have a urinary tract infection.

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 very strong sometimes?

Accepted Answer

Diet, dehydration: Your diet can significantly affect the  smell of your urine. Dehydration can cause your body to retain fluids so you don't get lightheaded and dizzy and is significantly darkens the color of your urine.
Drink more fluids and see if this resolves the problem.
There is of course other more serious problems they can lead to the above symptoms, see your physician if the problem persists.

Question 10

why does my urine smell strongly in the mornings?

Accepted Answer

More concentrated: First voided morning urine is more concentrated and therefore can have a stronger odor.

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