But do not self-diagnose — always see a GP. Page last reviewed: 18 November Next review due: 18 November Smelly urine. Common causes of smelly pee Pee is usually clear or pale yellow, with a mild smell. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect.
What Causes Abnormal Urine Odor? Medically reviewed by Carissa Stephens, R. Read on to learn several different reasons why urine may have a stronger odor. Asparagus and urine odor.
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Kidney stones are hard masses that can form in your kidneys when certain chemicals in your urine start to crystallize. While a kidney stone tries to make its way out of your body it causes a backup of urine and possibly a urinary tract infection.
That backup leads to foul smelling pee that may also look cloudy. What to do about it: If your pee is smelly and is accompanied by cloudy urine and pain in your back or side, see a doctor to get that kidney stone out of there ASAP. Unfortunately, there may not be too much you can do to prevent kidney stones in the first place, as infections and family history of kidney stones are one cause.
But the National Kidney Foundation says that drinking too little water, exercising either too little or too much, and too much salt or sugar especially fructose could also contribute to kidney stones. Itchy yeast infections happen when a naturally occurring fungus that lives in your vagina gets a chance to grow wild.
While, yes, yeast infections are technically in your vagina, because your urethra is so close, your urine can pick up the scent as well. What to do about it: OTC creams and suppositories like Monistat can get your microbiome back to normal, and if those aren't getting rid of the itch or increased discharge, talk to your doc. They can prescribe an antibiotic that can help you get over the infection. This is probably the least likely scenario here, but certain genetic disorders are associated with a bad urine odor.
According to the National Human Genome Research Institute , trimethylaminuria is more common in women, and multiple studies suggest that it might be more prevalent among Black American women. Symptoms can worsen or become more noticeable around puberty, before or during your period, after taking oral contraceptives, or around menopause. What to do about it: There's no cure for the disorder, but by working with your doctor, there are lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the smell.
For example, doctors may suggest avoiding foods that include trimethylamine and certain other compounds, such as milk, eggs, peas, beans, peanuts, and brassicas which include foods like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. They may also suggest certain supplements as well as taking low doses of antibiotics to reduce the amount of bacteria in your gut. Here's a fun fact: The hormone changes that make it possible to grow a baby—estrogen and progesterone—can make your pee smell a bit different Ross—but it's not necessarily a huge change in your pee; rather, your ability to smell it women tend to have a slightly increased sense of smell during pregnancy.
Maybe just plug your nose when you pee? The same hormones that gestate a baby again, estrogen and progesterone are also at work during your regular cycle, albeit on a smaller scale, says Dr. Show references Brunzel NA.
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