Why does urine stink?

Some people smell their urine when they get up in the morning and go to the bathroom. The odor is very bad and they don’t know what’s going on. They are very worried about whether they have a serious illness. There are many reasons why urine can smell bad. For example, in the hot summer, the urine has a stronger odor than usual; or it may be related to food, such as after eating garlic and onions, the urine is prone to stink; in addition, when a urinary tract infection occurs, the patient may also smell the urine.

1. What causes urine odor?

1. Urine is prone to smelly in summer due to bacteria and other factors. It is very hot in summer and you will sweat profusely as soon as you do the slightest activity. To cope with the large amount of water lost through the sweat glands, the kidneys must concentrate the urine to conserve water, so the urine becomes thick and smelly.

2. It may also be a manifestation of urinary tract infection. It is recommended to take anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment. Remember to drink plenty of water and pay attention to local hygiene

3. It may be related to diet. The smell of normal urine comes from the volatile acids in the urine. When urine is discharged from the body and left there, an ammonia smell may appear due to the decomposition of urea. Some foods, such as garlic and onions, and certain medications can also cause urine to have a distinctive odor.

4. If the newly discharged urine has an ammonia smell, it may be a manifestation of chronic cystitis and urinary retention.

2. Why does men’s urine smell bad?

Among men's diseases, there are many that are unbearable for men, and these diseases can also cause male urine odor. Urethritis caused by non-sexual behavior, such as trauma, mental stimulation, metabolic abnormalities, allergies, etc. Urethritis caused by sexual intercourse or similar sexual activities. Gonococcal urethritis is urethritis caused by infection with gonorrhea.

3. Why does women’s urine smell bad?

Normal urine for women is light yellow and has no odor. In daily life, women can tell many problems by observing whether their urine is normal, because the toxins in the human body through urine are closely related to the health of women's body. Foul-smelling urine in women may be caused by a urinary tract infection. Women can confirm the diagnosis through some tests, including blood tests, urine tests, etc. Once the cause is found, women should go to a regular hospital for treatment in time.

4. What to do if your urine smells bad

1. Drink plenty of water, maintain more than 3000cc of water per day; empty the bladder at least once every 3 to 4 hours; avoid irritating foods, alcohol or coffee; consume more fruits containing vitamin C, orange, lemon, and plum juice to keep urine acidic; take a shower.

2. Urinate before and after sex; do not hold urine, especially pregnant women; take medication according to the doctor's instructions, and do not stop taking medication without permission after the symptoms are relieved;

3. Patients with diabetes, urinary stones, thyroid hypertrophy and other diseases that are prone to urinary tract infections should be careful and receive appropriate treatment.

4. Participate in some physical exercises every day, such as Tai Chi, jogging, walking, etc., to increase your body's immunity. Patients with smelly urine should eat a light diet. You should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables on a daily basis.