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:
- Diabetes
- Kidney stones
- Liver failure
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.
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
Reviewed by – Dr. Priyanka, MBBS MD Microbiology
Page last reviewed: 16 JULY 2022