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A 35-year-old female asked:

How do you know if you are not drinking enough water will it cause the urine to smell strong what else can cause foul smelly urine...thanks?

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Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered

Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience

Water intake: Your urine will be dark in color if you are not properly hydrated. Try increasing your water intake and see what happens.

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Dr. Kenneth Smithanswered

Internal Medicine 34 years experience

Strong urine: Foul odor most commonly related to insufficient water intake. Additionally infection but should have other sx.

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