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Urine smelling very strong. does this mean anything?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

UTI or concentrated: Urine with a UTI can be foul smelling, somtimes like "rotten fish". Concentrated urine, if you have not taken in much fluid or have been perspiring a lot, can have a strong smell. Thirdly some foods such as asparagus can cause urine to smell strongly.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 3/2/2016

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