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My urine has been cloudy/smelly for 3 months now, thought it was a uti because it was painful to pee and that went away but my urine has stayed the same. it gets better if i chug water, but then goes back to being cloudy/smelly. cause?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

UTI: Better see your doctor for assessment and treatment plan, or go to urgent care, meanwhile, keep pushing plain water, cranberry juice if available, good luck

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 8/3/2019

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A member asked:

My urine has been cloudy/smelly for 3 months now, thought it was a uti because it was painful to pee and that went away but my urine has stayed the same. it gets better if i chug water, but then goes back to being cloudy/smelly. cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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