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Urology (Expert Forum)
odor w urination
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
odor w urination
by jll517, Sep 19, 2003 12:00AM
there is a rather pungent odor after i urinate. i do not think it is from dehydration. it has become an embarassing issue in that i do not like to use public restrooms. what could this be [from] and what can i do to stop it? (i'm so ashamed i can't even bring myself to ask my regular doctor . . . please help). im a 23 year old female, with no history of STDs or abnormal paps. please be explicit. i am desperate to cure/alleviate this problem. thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 21, 2003 12:00AM
, Sep 21, 2003 12:00AM
The most common causes would be a urinary tract infection. This can be tested by a urinalysis or urine dip at your physician's office. Other symptoms (which may or may not be present) would include urinary frequency or pain/burning on urination. They can be easily treated with a 3 day course of antibiotics.
Dehydration can also cause odor. There are also certain foods (i.e. asparagus) that can cause a distinctive urinary odor.
If you do not think you are dehydrated, I would go to your physician to get your urine tested for a UTI.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Dehydration can also cause odor. There are also certain foods (i.e. asparagus) that can cause a distinctive urinary odor.
If you do not think you are dehydrated, I would go to your physician to get your urine tested for a UTI.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.