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My urine smells fruity?
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See below: A fruity smell in urine is thought to be due to the prescence of ketones, which are acids produced from metabolism of sugar. Have your urine tested and seek medical advice.
Answered 3/21/2020
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Ketones or foods: Certain foods, ketonuria, metabolic enzyme disorders.
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