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Smelly urine

In the morning or when dehydrated, urine frequently has a faint ammonia odor. Smelly urination rarely raises the alarm.

However, smelly urine can also indicate an infection, so if it persists or accompanying symptoms appear, visit a doctor.

Common reasons for smelly urination

Pee often has a slight fragrance and is clear or pale yellow.

The following items can frequently intensify the odor of your Pee:

  • Various foods and beverages, such as coffee or asparagus
  • Inadequate hydration
  • A few medications
  • B6 vitamin supplements
Less common reasons include:

Symptoms

It is a thing to consider if you have smelly urine along with the following:

  • Dehydration and tiredness
  • Peeing more than usual
  • Sweet-smelling Pee
  • Pain in the side of your abdomen
  • Severe pain that comes and goes
  • Feeling sick or being sick
  • Blood in Pee
  • Yellow eyes and skin

Actions you can take on your own

To maintain your urination clear and mildly scented, use these tips.

    Symptoms

    Do

    • Drink a lot of liquids, especially water
    • Drink a lot of fluids, especially water
    • When it’s hot outside and when you’re working out, drink extra

    Don’t

    • Consume a lot of sugary beverages, coffee, or alcoholic beverages
    • Eat a lot of garlic or asparagus since they contain compounds with strong scents that can enter your urine
    • Use vitamin B6 above 10 mg per day

    When to seek a medical aid

    Consult the doctor if you pee and;

    • You have smelly urine
    • You suddenly urinate more frequently than usual at night
    • While urinating, you get pain or a burning sensation
    • You have murky urine
    • There’s blood in your Pee
    • You have lower tummy pain
    • you have back pain under the ribs
    • You feel exhausted and unwell
    • You feel confused or agitated
    • You have a very high temperature

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    Reviewed by – Dr. Priyanka, MBBS MD Microbiology
    Page last reviewed: 16 JULY 2022