Does kidney disease change urine smell?
Not typically on its own — odour more often reflects diet, medicines or infection.
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Urine odour and kidney health
What changes in urine smell can mean, and when they matter.
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Short Answer
Urine odour usually reflects food, medicines and hydration. A strong, persistent or foul smell can sometimes point to an infection, especially with burning or cloudy urine.
Medical Facts
- Urine odour mostly reflects diet, medicines and hydration.
- Odour with burning or cloudiness suggests a urine infection.
Treatment or Donation Options
- Consider diet and hydration first.
- Get checked if odour comes with burning, fever or cloudiness.
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