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I've had pain on the left side of my lower back for months and my pee smells like tuna, is this bad?

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Dr. Muaiad Kittaneh answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Do not ignore it: Do not ignore these symptoms. They could be related to a urinary tract infection which can be simply treated with an antibiotic. See your doctor and get a urine analysis test.

Dr Schneider agreed

Answered 9/25/2016

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A member asked:

I've had pain on the left side of my lower back for months and my pee smells like tuna, is this bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Muaiad Kittaneh answered

Dr Schneider agreed

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