Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

If have e-coli in bladder will that cause urine to smell like peppermint?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

NO: Uti , urinary tract infection with e coli and other bacteria cause a foul / slightly ammonia smell . Not a peppermint smell

Answered 1/23/2018

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I went to the dr. She said my bladder is swallon? She doesnt know why, my urine has strong smell, why is that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My doctor has diagnosed me as (possible m.S.) I am having problems with constant bladder infections. Why does my urine feel heavy, smell awful, ?

10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How do I get rid of strong smelling urine? I have a habit of holding my full bladder in because it makes my abdomen feel a certain way. but the smell of urine is becoming stronger and I need to get rid of it?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I have no symptoms of a uti. Neurogenic bladder. Recently i've noticed my urine smells foul with what looks like puss but it is white. Any idea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I've had 2 UA's show blood in my urine, but with no growth within a 4 month span. My urine also smells like vitamin B complex, but I only took it for 1 week last year. I also seem to have issues emptying out my bladder completely?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

People also searched for:

What's it mean when urine smells like peppermint?
I have bladder incontinence and my urine smells mint-like almost. Do you have any idea what the cause could be?
I hold my urine inside but when I hold it in too long I leak myself. Now, my vagina smells like urine, I wash every day. I thought maybe I have an overactive bladder cause I drink a lot of liquids. What can I do to get rid of my odor or anything?
Nitrites, trace blood and leukocytes in urine, smells fishy/ammonia a few weeks after starting dexedrine. Pain and burning in bladder, NEG. UTI. cause?
I am having trouble with my bladder and the smell my urine.It's hard for me to hold it and when I do go pee it smells really strong and like ammonia.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.