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Urine smell causes and symptoms: Unusual smell from urin can cause anxiety for many people. Normally the urine is light and almost without odor, but sometimes it starts leaving the smell like sharp, smelly or ammonia. Urine smells as well as other symptoms, such as frequent urination, urination irritation or pain, changing urine color, stomach or lower back pain, fatigue and fever. These signs can indicate any kind of problem or infection in the body.
There can be many reasons behind urine’s abnormal smell. The most common cause is dehydration i.e. lack of water in the body. When there is not enough water in the body, urin becomes thick and its smell becomes sharp and unusual. Apart from this, our food and drink habits can also affect the smell of urin. Some food items like cheese, onion or garlic can change the odor of urin. Apart from this, medicines and vitamin supplements can also change the odor of urin. Hormonal changes, such as during periods in women, the odor of urin becomes abnormal. Therefore, if the smell remains constant or intensifies, then it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Smelling urine is a symptom of which disease?
HOD Dr. Himanshu Verma in the Department of Nephrology at Safdarjung Hospital It is said that the smell of Kiurin can be a sign of many diseases. The most common problem is urinary tract infection (UTI), in which bacterial infections in the urine hose causes a sharp and smelly smell from urine. When the level of glucose in the body is high in the problem of diabetes, urin may smell. Sometimes there can be a metal smell in urin due to kidney disease or stones. In addition, liver problem can also cause smell in urin. If problems like pain, irritation, changing urination, frequent urination, fever or weakness are also seen with urin, then it can be a sign of serious condition. In such a situation, a doctor should be checked immediately.
How to rescue
Drink sufficient amount of water, so that the urine remains thin and the odor is low.
Take care of cleanliness.
Contact the doctor immediately if there is a problem of frequent urination or irritation.
Take a healthy diet. Avoid excessive onion, garlic and processed food.
Diabetes or any other disease patients should get blood sugar and health check up periodically.
Be sure to consult a doctor before taking medicine or supplement.