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What Does Foul Smelling Urine Indicate?

Hi, lately I ve noticed my urine smells like Ammonia. It is light yellow because I drink water, not 64 oz a day, but I do drink water. What could be the cause? I just went to my physician on yesterday, Friday for an Upper Respiratory Infection, but I forgot to ask him about this.
posted on Wed, 18 Oct 2017
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Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.

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. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health.
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What Does Foul Smelling Urine Indicate?

Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query. 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. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don t forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health.