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What could cause my urine to have a fruity, sweet smell?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Unclear: However, in diabetes with poor control a substance called ketones causes some smell like that. Without diabetes, different foods could cause changes in urine characteristics.
Answered 4/13/2016
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Many causes: Diabetes with very high blood sugar Diabetic keto acidosis- high blood sugar Maple syrup urine disease- Genetic Medications & supplements- Vitamin B6 can give fruity smell. See any of these causes fit in or write again with more details
Answered 7/14/2018
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