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May 2, 2006, 10:27 PM

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I suspect that i have Urinary Tract Infections as every morning when i get up and go to the toilet and urinate, the urine smells different. How do i know which type of UTIs is this?[reply

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May 3, 2006, 10:13 PM

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If you had a urinary tract infection, your symptoms would usually be apparent throughout the day rather than just in the morning. Strong-smelling urine in the am could simply be due to dehydration. Do you drink plenty of water? Stay away from the caffeine as it acts as a diuretic. Also, if you take vitamins or certain medications, this can also cause urine to smell quite strong. If it is in fact a UTI, you need to see a doctor for treatment.

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May 4, 2006, 12:29 AM

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oh i see..
it maybe due to dehydration and caffeine comsumption.

smithn
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May 4, 2006, 5:56 AM

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Right. Also, you didn't mention that you are having any burning or pain while urinating - or pain in your lower back. If you have any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor.

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May 4, 2006, 11:47 AM

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What so you mean by "the urine smells different?" How would you describe the odor, e.g. sweet?

Although, the smell of urine can alarm of a UTI, the urine also may look different from usual. With a urinary tract infection, especially in the lower urinary tract (the bladder or urethra), urine in the toilet bowl may look cloudy (whitish instead of clear pale yellow) and less easy to see through, or reddish with traces of blood in it.

The smell and the look of you urine plays a very important role in helping us determine if you have a UTI or not. This would help to prevent over looking a more serious disease, i.e. diabetes.

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REFERENCE(S)

1. Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Do You Have A UTI?:
You may know by the way your urine looks and smells (Online: Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation, 2004) http://www.allaboututi.com/symptoms/do_you.asp#1
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May 5, 2006, 11:18 PM

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it smells different..an odor that i don't know how to describe, not sweet. but no pain when urinating or pain at my back.it's cloudy, very orangey yellow, ya, can not see through but no traces of blood

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Jul 14, 2007, 8:38 PM

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