Why does my pee smell bad even though i drink a lot of water
- my urine smells funny and is cloudy
- my urine smells bad and is cloudy
- my pee smells funny and is cloudy
- my urine smells weird and is cloudy
Cloudy smelly urine no pain
Cloudy urine...
Smelly urine
Smelly pee on its own is not usually a cause for concern. There are often things you can do to help your pee return to normal.
Common causes of smelly pee
Pee is usually clear or pale yellow, with a mild smell.
Things that can often make your pee smell stronger include:
- certain types of food and drink, like asparagus or coffee
- not drinking enough fluids (dehydration)
- some medicines
- vitamin B6 supplements
If you have other symptoms such as pain when peeing, peeing more often than usual and pee that looks cloudy, you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Less often, smelly pee can be caused by other conditions such as type 2 diabetes or kidney stones.
Things you can do if you have smelly pee
There are some things you can do to help keep your pee clear and smelling mild.
Do
drink plenty of fluids, particularly water, so that you pee regularly during the day and do not feel thirsty
drink more in hot weather and when exercising
Don’t
do not drink a lot of sugary fizzy drinks, coffee or alcohol
do not eat a lot of garlic or a
- my pee smells strong and is cloudy
- my urine smells strong and cloudy