Question 1

why does my urine smell like onions?

Accepted Answer

UTI : Either you are eating too many onions or you have uti.

Question 2

why does my urine smell like onions and garlic when i didn't  eat either one?

Accepted Answer

Ate something else !: It is usually a function of what you ate. It may be that you ate something that has either garlic or onion hidden in the ingredients, as you know many of the time we eat preprepared food that we are not sure what's exactly in it. Also, sometimes a medicine can change urine smell. Provided that you've no signs of infection i.e. Frequency, pain, fever; begin your fbi work to find culprit food source.

Question 3

why does my urine smell like onions? my lower back is hurting as well, is this indicative of the beginning of a kidney infection?

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Urine odor: Difficult to know why your urine odor is different. Often depends upon what you have been eating. If you think you may be developing an infection you should see a doctor ASAP.

Question 4

why would my urine smell like onions?i don't even eat onions.

Accepted Answer

Hydrocarbon: Aromatic hydrocarbons are filtered into the urine and can smell like many familiar odors.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

why does my urine smell like whatever i eat?

Accepted Answer

Normal: It is entirely normal and is the same for every one.

Question 10

why does my urine smell like the food i have eaten?

Accepted Answer

Amino acids: Certain foods, especially broccoli and asparagus, contain Amino Acids that are processed quickly and appear in the urine...Smelling. You have a very sensitive nose if everything you eat smells in your urine. It is a normal body function...Sometimes a UTI can smell like broccoli when you have had none...Int hat case be seen and checked.

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