When the body is dehydrated the urine becomes highly concentrated and can have a strong ammonia smell. Most changes in urine odor are temporary. Urine odor is related to the volume and concentration of a variety of chemicals excreted by the kidneys. When the kidneys have less fluid, the odor will be a little stronger and darker. Healthy urine is clear to light yellow with little to no odor. Some foods such as asparagus, certain medication and certain vitamins can also affect the odor of urine. Symptoms of dehydration in the body can lead to many more severe conditions.
Urine that has an exceptionally strong or foul odor could be an infection if other symptoms accompany it such as burning during urination or pain around the kidneys or bladder. Cloudy urine accompanied by pain may also be caused by the presence of bacteria, mucus, white blood cells or red blood cells. Consult with a physician if this occurs.
Sometimes an unusual urine odor can be associated with an underlying medical condition. Urine odor can vary from sweet to foul. Possible causes of strong smelling urine include:
Diabetes - a sweet sugar smell might indicate the presence of blood sugar excreted in the urine.
Excess phosphate - a high level of phosphate in the urine may be caused by a kidney problem.
Urinary Tract Infection - an infection that can begin anywhere along the urinary tract.
Cystitis - an inflammation of the bladder due to a bacterial lower urinary tract infection.
Kidney Infection - is a specific type of urinary tract infection that generally begins in the urethra or bladder and travels to the kidneys.
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