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Why does urine smell after drinking strong alcohol heavily?

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Diuretic: Alcohal is a potent diuretic resulting in frequent urination and dehydration - the best prevention is adequate fluid replenishment: every alcohalic beverage is best accompanied and followed with non-alcohalic fluid. If your urine appears heavy or dark yellow ("amber"), you're probably "dehydrated.".

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Answered 10/7/2017

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