“My urine has a strong odor?”
I just got over pneumonia recently taking cough medicine 4 times a day. I did some research on this it says medication can make your urine have an odor. Takes a few seconds to get the flow going then it burns a little with a strong ammonia type odor. Thank you.
Male | 67 years old
Complaint duration: 03/28/2020
Medications: 240 GG/Codeine SOL 100-10/5
Conditions: Antibiotic for the pneumonia
2 Answers
UrologistUrologist
Urine usually has a light odor, but bad smelling urine can be due to dehydration or an infection in your urinary tract. Certain foods that you consume such as asparagus or protein-rich foods can also cause strong smelling urine like ammonia or sulfur.
try to increase fluid intake and see what happen
try to increase fluid intake and see what happen
Certain medications as well as dietary factors can contribute to various odors of the urine. However, in a man in his late 60s, BPH is a common problem. This may reduce the flow of urine and decrease the bladder's ability to fully empty. Over-the-counter cold medications, especially those that contain pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine, can lead to partial or total urinary retention, especially in men with pre-existing BPH and bladder outlet obstruction. Urinary retention (partial or complete) can lead to stale urine in the bladder and increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTI). Strong odor in this setting could be due to an infection and should be evaluated by a physician (preferably a urologist). You can find more information about BPH at https://www.radroboticsurgery.com/bph and https://www.radroboticsurgery.com/bladderhealth
