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Hi, my urine smells bad first thing in the morning. this had only been in the last month or so. it's perfect the rest of the day. should i be worried?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

More water: Try drinking more water so that your urine is colorless. You may need to get up at night to urinate but keeping urine dilute is good for preventing kidney stones.

Dr Zilkha agreed

Answered 1/29/2016

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A member asked:

Hi, my urine smells bad first thing in the morning. this had only been in the last month or so. it's perfect the rest of the day. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Zilkha agreed

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