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A 49-year-old female asked:
I had noticed that my urine smells like skunk. i am not taking any supplements, so what could be the cause?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Larry Xanthopoulosanswered
Pediatrics 23 years experience
Concentrated urine?: Are you drinking enough fluids? Is the urine excessively concentrated? Are you taking any medications? If you drink 6-8 cups of water a day and you don't take any meds and this does not correct then seek medical evaluation.
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Dr. James Okamotoanswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Asparagus?: Sometimes our urine can smell bad due to an infection or even something we ate. Asparagus can alter the smell of our urine, as can a urinary tract infection. Is the urine cloudy? Any pain or increased frequency/urgency? Any associated discharge? If any or those are positive, see your doctor and get a urinalysis. Also drink plenty of fluids. By diluting the urine it shouldn't smell so bad!
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Last updated May 28, 2017
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