Suggest Treatment For Strong Urine Odor In An Elderly Person

Posted on Sun, 13 Nov 2016

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Sun, 13 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : ok why does my pee smell like a fart? i would like to get an answer too my queston i am a 76 year olw woman and that troubles me

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
possible uroinfection

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
Most common cause is uroinfection which may present with colour and odour changes and burning pain during urination. YOu should drink plenty of fludis and take raspberry tea. Also, antibiotic called nitrofurantoin is required, and you should do urinoculture and urine analysis. Second cause is rectovaginal or rectovesical fistula and if uroinfection is ruled out, you need to see gynecologist and urologist to evaluate and rule out these conditions which are rare but may indciate some serious causes. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad