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What Causes Awful Smell Of Urine Inspite Of Having Congestive Heart Failure?

MIL in CHF and on Hospice. We have noticed a horrible smell last couple of days w/her urine. She drinks about a liter a day and output maybe 1/2 to 3/4 cup. Small lady; gained 20 lbs in 10 days...we know she is toward end...wondering what is generating horrid smell...
Thu, 4 May 2017
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
* This smell is due to heavy urinary infection with loaded bacteria mostly
related to altered pH mechanism of bladder through decreased intake by
mouth & decreased urine output.
Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health care magic & keeping trust in our medical services.
Wishing her smoother course of life for rest period.
Regards.
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What Causes Awful Smell Of Urine Inspite Of Having Congestive Heart Failure?

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. * This smell is due to heavy urinary infection with loaded bacteria mostly related to altered pH mechanism of bladder through decreased intake by mouth & decreased urine output. Hope this clears your query. Thanks for using Health care magic & keeping trust in our medical services. Wishing her smoother course of life for rest period. Regards.