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My urine smells like maple syrup and i haven't had any. what could be wrong?

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Urinalysis: Check for infections, kidney function abnormalities .There is a congenital condition called maple syrup urine disease where there is abnormality in breaking down certain proteins. Ask you md to check urine analysis.

Answered 2/6/2021

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