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What Causes Foul Smelling Urine?
Question: Dear Sir . I am 70 years old and I have very smelly urine it is getting very strong and stronger can you tell me what the matter is . Thank you . XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Could be a urinary tract infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
urine may have a stronger smell with certain food (asparangus for example), with dehydration, urinary tract infections and fistulas that connect the urinary tract with the intestine, so that intestinal content is mixed with urine.
A different smell may be identified in excessive glucosuria in uncontrolled diabetes.
Other causes include genetic diseases that should not worry you. If you had any of them, you should have found out in your childhood.
The most likely cause is the presence of bacteria in your urine.
A urinalysis can identify signs of urinary tract infection and is the best way to find out.
Symptoms of lower tract urinary tract infection include urgency to urinate, frequency, burning sensation in the urethra and perhaps suprapubic pain.
I hope you find my answer helpful!
I'll be glad to answer any further questions you may have.
Kind Regards!
Could be a urinary tract infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
urine may have a stronger smell with certain food (asparangus for example), with dehydration, urinary tract infections and fistulas that connect the urinary tract with the intestine, so that intestinal content is mixed with urine.
A different smell may be identified in excessive glucosuria in uncontrolled diabetes.
Other causes include genetic diseases that should not worry you. If you had any of them, you should have found out in your childhood.
The most likely cause is the presence of bacteria in your urine.
A urinalysis can identify signs of urinary tract infection and is the best way to find out.
Symptoms of lower tract urinary tract infection include urgency to urinate, frequency, burning sensation in the urethra and perhaps suprapubic pain.
I hope you find my answer helpful!
I'll be glad to answer any further questions you may have.
Kind Regards!
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