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My urine has a foul, toxic smell an i don't know what could be causing it. it smells like chemicals. it's been going on for a month. what could it be?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
An infection: Might represent an infection or medicine or vitamin eliminated with the urine. Any pain? If there is pain than is an infection. Any med introduced over the last month. If cannot clarify this way need a urinalysis, see a doc.
Answered 3/31/2017
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Need a urine test: See your doctor for a urine test to test for infections, including std's. Certain medications and foods can also add a foul odor to urine.
Answered 2/17/2017
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