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When i use the bathroom it is always very cloudy and foul smelling...almost like i had a bowel movement and i don't understand. is there something i should do that will help make this go away? water has not worked

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Dr. Scott Dudak answered

You : You need to see a doctor. A urine culture is required to assess for infection. Other causes will be ruled out.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Cloudy urine: Avoid constipation at all cost, stay well hydrated. Establish with a physician so that work up maybe started if urine remains contaminated in spite of antibiotics.

Answered 1/4/2020

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A member asked:

When i use the bathroom it is always very cloudy and foul smelling...almost like i had a bowel movement and i don't understand. is there something i should do that will help make this go away? water has not worked

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Scott Dudak answered

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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