Smelly urine doesn’t really come ordinarily; it’s usually as a result of something. Sometimes it could be caused by the foods you eat, medications etc. It can also be caused by certain factors like urinary tract infection (UTI), vaginitis.
It’s usually important not to bluff off signs of smelly urine especially if it persists after a few days. This is important, so if it’s an infection, it would be detected and treated early.
Below are certain causes of smelly urine in women
1. HOLDING URINE FOR TOO LONG
I see a lot of ladies hold urine till it reaches the point where they can’t anymore. This really is unfair to your bladder and yourself. Holding urine for too long can cause it to become concentrated and the more concentrated urine is, the stronger the smell becomes.
2. URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)
A lot of ladies have gotten a UTI at one point. It comes with symptoms such as abdominal pain, cloudy urine as well as frequent urine. Bacteria can enter the urinary tract resulting in an infection, which would lead to smelly urine.
If you suspect or see symptoms of this, go for a test and meet your doctor for prescriptions.
3. VAGINITIS
This is also another cause of smelly urine, and many ladies confuse it for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). A vaginal infection can cause the urine to smell, and it could be caused by bacteria, STIs etc.
Vaginal infection like trichomoniasis and gardnerella can cause a strong offensive odour.
4. LACK OF WATER
Dehydration is also another cause of smelly urine. The urine is more concentrated when the body lacks water, and this can cause it to have strong ammonia smell.
5. PREGNANCY
A woman is more prone to bladder infections and vaginal discharge during pregnancy. These can also cause her urine to smell. It’s important for it to be treated early as it can lead to premature labour.
6. FOOD AND MEDICATION
Sometimes strong smelly urine could be as a result of the food you eat and drugs you take. Certain foods and medications like garlic, asparagus and supplements can cause the urine to have an unusual odour.
So ladies, these are the most common causes of smelly urine in women. It usually doesn’t go past these.
ViV