What Could Be The Cause For Strong Odor In My Urine?
Question: I am a type 1 diabetic for 37yrs, male, 55yrs old and I have been getting urine with a strong odor, what could it be?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello & thank you for submitting your question.
Urine odor can be caused by food metabolites, medicine by-products, or urinary tract infection. Given your history of diabetes, it would be best for you to see your doctor for a urinalysis and physical exam to definitively diagnose the cause of the odor.
Thanks again for submitting your question.
Take care,
Dr G
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar