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Is Smelly urine something to worry about?

See a GP if: you have smelly pee and: you need to pee suddenly, more often than usual, or during the night. you have pain or a burning sensation when peeing.

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Smelly pee on its own is not usually a cause for concern. There are often things you can do to help your pee return to normal. Common causes of smelly pee Pee is usually clear or pale yellow, with a mild smell. Things that can often make your pee smell stronger include: certain types of food and drink, like asparagus or coffee

not drinking enough fluids

some medicines

vitamin B6 supplements

Things you can do yourself Try these things to help keep your pee clear and smelling mild. Do drink plenty of fluids, particularly water, so that you pee regularly during the day and do not feel thirsty drink more in hot weather and when exercising Don’t do not drink a lot of sugary fizzy drinks, coffee or alcohol do not eat a lot of garlic or asparagus – they contain strong-smelling chemicals that can pass into your pee

do not take more than 10mg of vitamin B6 a day

Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: you have smelly pee and: you need to pee suddenly, more often than usual, or during the night

you have pain or a burning sensation when peeing

your pee looks cloudy

Urgent advice: Call 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if: you have smelly pee and: there's blood in your pee

you have lower tummy pain

you have pain in your back, under the ribs

you feel tired and unwell

you feel confused or agitated

you have a very high temperature, or you feel hot and shivery

your temperature is very low If you have any of these symptoms, you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI). Less common causes of smelly pee Other symptoms you have might give you an idea of what's causing your pee to smell. But do not self-diagnose – always see a GP. Some possible causes of smelly pee and their common symptoms Symptoms Possible cause Feeling very thirsty and tired, peeing more than usual, sweet-smelling pee type 2 diabetes Pain in the side of your tummy (abdomen) or groin, severe pain that comes and goes, feeling sick or being sick, blood in pee kidney stones Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice), tummy pain, feeling sick or being sick liver failure

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