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What Causes Foul Smelling Urine?

My urine has a smell similar to decay but I don t have any pain, dark urine, etc. I do have slight incontinence sometimes. I shower instead of bathe and drink enough water. The one thing that concerns me is I sit a lot due to the fact it is too cold to walk etc. I am 67 years old.
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Hello,

The possible causes I am mentioned here are:
1. Most common cause is dehydration which may lead urine smell changes
2. Bladder/urinary tract infection
3. Excessive coffee consumption
4. Excessive onion or garlic or asparagus consumption
5. Diabetes with proteinuria
6. Vesico enteric fistula et cetera

So, don’t worries, drink plenty of water, check for urine proteins, and routine examination. Also, drink urine alkalizing agents.

If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor, he/she will examine and treat you accordingly.

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

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Foul Smelling Urine?

Hello, The possible causes I am mentioned here are: 1. Most common cause is dehydration which may lead urine smell changes 2. Bladder/urinary tract infection 3. Excessive coffee consumption 4. Excessive onion or garlic or asparagus consumption 5. Diabetes with proteinuria 6. Vesico enteric fistula et cetera So, don’t worries, drink plenty of water, check for urine proteins, and routine examination. Also, drink urine alkalizing agents. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor, he/she will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu