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What Causes Weird Odor In Urine?
Question: My urine has the smell of burnt rubber especially in the morning. I've had a UTI before and this smell was a symptom of it. However, I have take 2 UTI tests over the last couple of days and they were negative.
Brief Answer:
Prophylatic antibiotics and watchful waiting are the best options.
Detailed Answer:
Hi!
I agree that the UTI tests might have been negative, however a dose of antibiotics will not hurt if taken prophylactically. They will clear other infections of the region, that may be causing the issue. There is a chance that the infection, if exists could be located in a different area, other than the urinary tract. If this is the case, antibiotics will help. The best strategy is to wait and watch.
Thanks,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Prophylatic antibiotics and watchful waiting are the best options.
Detailed Answer:
Hi!
I agree that the UTI tests might have been negative, however a dose of antibiotics will not hurt if taken prophylactically. They will clear other infections of the region, that may be causing the issue. There is a chance that the infection, if exists could be located in a different area, other than the urinary tract. If this is the case, antibiotics will help. The best strategy is to wait and watch.
Thanks,
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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