Foul-Smelling Urine
It’s important to know what normal urine smells like so people can more easily identify any changes in odor. Generally speaking, urine that smells like ammonia or bleach is considered normal. However, many factors can affect the smell of urine, including diet and medications a person takes. For example, asparagus is a food that causes urine to have a particular odor. And some drugs, such as those used to treat urinary tract infections, can also affect how urine smells.
If an individual observes a sudden change in the way urine smells, and they don’t think it’s due to anything they ate or any medications they’re taking, it could be an early sign of a urinary tract infection. In most cases, bacteria such as E. coli can reach the bladder through the urethra.
To manage foul-smelling urine that comes with urinary tract infection, it is crucial to drink lots of fluids to flush out E. coli. It is recommended to drink eight to ten glasses of water per day. UTI sufferers can also drink cranberry juice or take cranberry supplements. Cranberry juice helps to acidify your urine, which deters E. coli from proliferating.
