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What Causes Ammonia Smell In Urine Of A Child?

Hi,my 4 year old (girl) she is currently experiencing an ammonia smell when she urines and when she does not urinate.She has avoided large amounts of sugar and is drinking water & cranberry juice.No fever,drinks and eats normally,seems healthy.What should I do?
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Since how long have you noticed this complaint? Does your child have any other complaints like back pain while passing urine?

Occasional smell of ammonia in urine is a sign of dehydration. Monitor her frequency of passing urine.

Since she does not have a fever is otherwise appeared healthy I would suggest you get a urine analysis done in a nearby laboratory and get back to me.

If the child persists to pass urine smelling of ammonia then we need to rule out urinary bladder stones, urinary tract infection by getting an ultrasound of the kidney system and urinary bladder.

Get the urine analysed to rule out any significant problems. Encourage the child to drink water adequately and pass urine frequently.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr ASHWIN BALIGA, Pediatrician
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What Causes Ammonia Smell In Urine Of A Child?

Hello, Since how long have you noticed this complaint? Does your child have any other complaints like back pain while passing urine? Occasional smell of ammonia in urine is a sign of dehydration. Monitor her frequency of passing urine. Since she does not have a fever is otherwise appeared healthy I would suggest you get a urine analysis done in a nearby laboratory and get back to me. If the child persists to pass urine smelling of ammonia then we need to rule out urinary bladder stones, urinary tract infection by getting an ultrasound of the kidney system and urinary bladder. Get the urine analysed to rule out any significant problems. Encourage the child to drink water adequately and pass urine frequently. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr ASHWIN BALIGA, Pediatrician