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What Causes A Fishy Odor In The Urine?
I have had an increase in vaginal discharge which does not smell or have any irritation however can sometimes be thick and clumpy. Also my urine has a fishy odour; I am taking the contraceptive pill and I have found that my urine has had a strong smell since taking it however I have never had this fishy odour before. Please help.
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
* The fishy odor in urine is due to vaginal infection from some sort of bacteria, fungi or virus.
* I recommend to take a urine culture and swab culture of the vaginal discharge for further management guidelines.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
* The fishy odor in urine is due to vaginal infection from some sort of bacteria, fungi or virus.
* I recommend to take a urine culture and swab culture of the vaginal discharge for further management guidelines.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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