Smells Your Body Makes That Tells You Something Is Wrong

Strong-Smelling Pee

When pee has a strong smell, it can indicate dehydration, maple syrup urine disease, or a urinary tract infection. It can also be a symptom of phenylketonuria, a rare genetic condition that makes amino acids build up in the body. This condition is usually screened and diagnosed in infancy. Strong-smelling pee can signal a bladder infection too. A bladder infection is caused by bacteria and can spread to your kidneys, ureters, and urethra. The signs of an infection are pain and burning when urinating and cloudy or bloody urine. Your urine may smell foul, and you can experience cramping in your lower back.

Maple syrup urine disease is another genetic disorder and is due to the lack of enzyme activity required to process protein. The symptoms include lethargy, poor appetite, weight loss, and irritability. There are four types of maple syrup urine disease, and it is triggered in infants or during childhood. If you are dehydrated, your pee will have a strong odor too. To treat dehydration, all you need to do is drink plenty of water and replace lost fluids.

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Bad Breath That Won't Go Away

Bad breath that won't go away can be an indicator of advanced gum disease, a sinus condition, gastric reflux disease, diabetes, or liver and kidney disease. If you have advanced gum disease, your breath will have an unpleasant odor, and your gums will be red, swollen, tender, and bleed easily. This disease can be caused by smoking, hormonal changes, diabetes, and medications. Having a weakened immune system and genetic susceptibility may also contribute to gum disease. Visit a dentist or hygienist to alleviate the symptoms of this disease.

Digestive system disorders such as gastric reflux is another reason for persistent bad breath. This disorder makes the stomach acid and contents in your stomach return back into the esophagus and mouth. Gastric reflux causes belching, burping, and a sour taste in your mouth. Since the sphincter does not close properly after eating, food is not digested properly. In addition, it is the reason for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and bringing on bad breath.

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