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What Causes Dark And Sweet Smelling Urination?

Hi, I take insulin and metformin to help manage my Diabetes. My blood sugars are usually high regardless of what or how much I eat. My urine has gone from dark and sweet smelling to light and has a mushy pea odour to it! My blood sugars are currently within a normal range
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Yes, this cant indicate just one disorder since there could be a number of causes for foul smelling urine. Most common includes urinary tract infection, metabolic abnormality & bladder infection. I would suggest you to get urine complete examination & culture done to see if there is any abnormality.

Meanwhile following home remedies may help to improve the condition:
- Drink plenty of water if you are dehydrated
- Cranberry juice is also an effective home remedy for foul urine odor. It is more beneficial to prepare a fresh cranberry juice instead of drinking a canned one.
- Lemon juice and barley water also help to relieve you of foul smelling urine.

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

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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What Causes Dark And Sweet Smelling Urination?

Hi, Yes, this cant indicate just one disorder since there could be a number of causes for foul smelling urine. Most common includes urinary tract infection, metabolic abnormality & bladder infection. I would suggest you to get urine complete examination & culture done to see if there is any abnormality. Meanwhile following home remedies may help to improve the condition: - Drink plenty of water if you are dehydrated - Cranberry juice is also an effective home remedy for foul urine odor. It is more beneficial to prepare a fresh cranberry juice instead of drinking a canned one. - Lemon juice and barley water also help to relieve you of foul smelling urine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon