Urine is a watery, yellowish fluid stored in the bladder and usually discharged through the urethra. A normal urine has its own natural smell, however, there are certain conditions that may affect the smell of your urine.
According to the medical facts found in WebMD, here are 7 reasons why your urine have a bad smell.
1. Presence of urinary tract infection (UTI)
When you have a urinary tract infection in your body, it will cause bacteria accumulation in your urinary tract that will make your urine smell bad.
2. Presence of kidney stone disease
When you have a kidney stone disease in your body, it will lead to the buildup of salt and ammonia that will form stones particles and disrupt urine flow. This kidney stone can make your urine smell bad.
3. Certain medication
Regular intake of certain medications may have side effects that can affect the smell of your urine. Studies shows that some antibiotics medications like sulfa drugs used in the treatment of UTIs and other infections, may give your urine a bad smell.
4. Presence of sexual transmitted infections (STIs)
When you have certain untreated sexually transmitted infections in your body, it can make your urine develop a bad smell. Studies shows that some STIs usually produce smelly discharge that can mix with your urine, to give it a bad smell.
5. Presence of diabetes
When you have untreated diabetes as a result of high blood sugar, it may affect the smell of your urine. The high blood sugar will disrupt the normal smell of your urine due to the accumulated ketones. It may even lead to diabetic ketoacidosis when left untreated.
6. What you eat or drink
Regular consumption of certain foods and drinks, may affect the smell of your urine. Studies shows that when you eat asparagus regularly, it will make your urine have a bad smell. Other foods like onions, garlic, or coffee, can make your urine have a strong smell.
7. Vitamin overload
Vitamin overload usually occur when you have excess amount of certain vitamins in your body. This will make you produce urine that have a bad smell. Studies shows that excess vitamin B6 and vitamin B1, can make your urine have strong odor.
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