Urine smells like ammonia: causes urine with ammonia odor
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What does it mean if your urine smells or stinks of ammonia? Your urine can vary in color, smell, and amount based on the amount of waste products and moisture you take in during the day. However, there are some extraordinary smells that could indicate an underlying condition. For example, your urine may smell like ammonia - a strong, chemical-like odor. Urine that smells like ammonia can be an indication of an underlying disorder or condition, but it could also be simply because you have been drinking too little (dehydration). Urine that smells like ammonia isn't always cause for concern, but it can be. There are a few more cases where this is the case. An example of this is a sweet smell of urine, which may indicate an excess of glucose (blood sugar) in the urine. Or a fishy smell from your urine, which could indicate a urinary tract infection. With rapid diagnosis and treatment, the prognosis is often favorable.
Urine smells like ammonia
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The color, smell and frequency of urination says something about the health of your kidneys
Ammonia urine smell during pregnancy
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In most cases, an unusual ammonia-like vaginal odor during pregnancy is caused by changes in the urine. This could be due to lifestyle factors such as diet preferences, dehydration and the use of vitamin supplements. What you eat and drink during pregnancy can affect the smell of your urine. Some infections, such as urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), can also cause the vagina to smell strange or unpleasant
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Consult your GP
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Having urine that smells like ammonia sporadically is usually not a cause for concern. You may need to drink more water to dilute your urine. However, if the changed urine smell is accompanied by other symptoms such as pain or possible signs of infection, such as fever
Examination and diagnosis
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Interview and physical examination
Treatment of ammonia-smelling urine
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If your urine that smells like ammonia is caused by an underlying infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics. This drug fights bacteria in the urinary tract. You also need to take measures that will benefit your bladder health and may reduce the occurrence of dehydration and the risk of a urinary tract infection. Examples include drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water per day. Drinking a glass of cranberry juice daily or adding lemon to your water changes the acidity of the urine. This can be beneficial for your bladder health if you have frequent infections. There are other measures you can take for a healthy bladder, such as eating yogurt and garlic
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If your urine that smells like ammonia is caused by an underlying infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics. This drug fights bacteria in the urinary tract. You also need to take measures that will benefit your bladder health and may reduce the occurrence of dehydration and the risk of a urinary tract infection. Examples include drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water per day. Drinking a glass of cranberry juice daily or adding lemon to your water changes the acidity of the urine. This can be beneficial for your bladder health if you have frequent infections. There are also other measures you can take for a healthy bladder, such as eating yogurt and garlic
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