Why
does urine smell like ammonia or have any odors? What is she like? Urine is a residual waste product of the body. Its amount depends on the amount of fluid drunk and sweating. Ideal urine is translucent with a slight yellow odorless hue. In the event of a “flavor", it is worth considering whether everything is in order with your body. In this article, we will talk about why urine smells like ammonia and generally has a smell.
The most common causes of odor
- Food and fluid deficiency. If the body does not receive the right amount of food and water, then the urine becomes more concentrated, and the smell of acetone appears.
- Taking antibiotics and drugs. Most often, the smell appears in this fluid due to medications, herbs and plants.
- If urine smells like ammonia, then this indicates the presence of diseases.
- Specific food. Some foods we eat may give urine an odor, such as garlic, seafood, asparagus, and so on.
Medical causes of odor in the urine
Now let's talk about the diseases and pathologies that are indicated by the appearance of a smell in the urine.
Urine smell | Cause |
without smell | The body is healthy and there are no pathologies. |
acetone | Severe diabetes mellitus (acidosis). Medical intervention is urgently required, otherwise a coma is possible. |
mold | Hereditary damage to the nervous system with the accumulation of toxic substances in the body (phenylketonuria). |
beer | Problems in the liver, liver failure. |
burnt butter, rotten cabbage | Increased levels of methionine in the body. |
fish and other similar smells | Impaired renal function, sexually transmitted infections. |
maple syrup | Hereditary leukemia disease (impaired metabolism of amino acids). |
ammonia | Urine smells of ammonia in the presence of diseases and inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system, with cystitis. |
apples (rotten, sweet) | A mild form of diabetes. The smell appears due to changes in the body. |
If the urine smells of ammonia or has any other
smell after sex, then this indicates a violation of the microflora of the genital organs, the presence of sexually transmitted or infectious diseases. It is recommended to see a doctor and get checked.
The smell of urine in children
Does urine smell like ammonia in a child and have other unpleasant odors? What is the reason for this? All of the above applies: the same symptoms and the same reasons as in adults. In addition, a lack of vitamin D in the body also contributes to
odor.
What to do?
If you consider yourself a healthy person and are sure that you do not have any infections and diseases, then your actions should be as follows:
- if you smell urine only once, you should not panic, you may have eaten incorrectly or drank a little liquid;
- if it always or almost always has a specific aroma, then you should consult a doctor, because this is not the norm and can only talk about diseases and inflammations in the body.
Similar recommendations can be given to mothers who find an unpleasant smell of urine in a child.