Question 1

can taking an antibiotic cause your urine to smell strong?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Antibiotics excreted in the urine frequently give the urine a medicinal odor.

Question 2

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 3

why does my urine smell like thc?

Accepted Answer

THC: Have you been using cannabis in any form?

Question 4

why does my urine smell like sulphur?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Foods (for example asparagus) or medications can do this.  However, best to have urine evaluated if you don't have a recently new medication or diet explanation.  Do you have burning, or urinary frequency?  Either way, if persists, should see md and have urinalysis and urine culture to rule out infection.

Question 5

why does my urine smell like gas?

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Possible infection: It could be from infection, something you ate, or passing gas while urinating. You will have to see your doctor to rule out infection. You doctor will probably do a urinalysis.

Question 6

why does my urine smell like fish?

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Might be infection,,: If your urine smells like this you might want to see your doctor for a possible infection, particularly an acquired one like trichomonas, as this can produce a fish-like smell.  You also might benefit from a urinalysis as you could also have high uric acid in your urine as well as high protein.  Best of luck.

Question 7

why does my urine smell like a ripe mango?

Accepted Answer

Different things: There are different possibilities.  It could be something you ate or a medication you are taking.  That would include vitamins and supplements.  A urine or vaginal infection usually has a different smell than what you are describing.  Food odors should resolve in a day or so after you change your intake.

Question 8

why does my urine smell  like coffee after drinking 1 cup of coffee?

Accepted Answer

Possibe : Dont drink very strong coffee.

Question 9

why does my urine smell like fish. then it goes away and comes back often?

Accepted Answer

Asparagus?: There are not many things that give urine a specific odor. Infection may cause a bad odor. Some people have a specific odor or color to their urine after eating asparagus. Perhaps you are eating something occasionally that is causing your urine odor to change at times.

Question 10

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.

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