what different urine smells mean
Strong or Unusual Smelling Urine. Urine naturally has an odor, but it is usually not very strong smelling. Strong smelling urine is usually not a cause for concern. Sometimes, however, strong or unusual smelling urine is a sign of an underlying medical problem.
One food that many people say makes their urine smell strong is asparagus. Some, however, say that asparagus does not change the way their urine smells. John H. McDonald, MS, PhD, of the University of Delaware says that it is possible that your genetics determine if asparagus makes your urine smell strong.
Diabetes can make the breath smell of nail varnish remover. Liver failure can make the breath smell of raw fish. A bladder infection can cause the patient's urine to smell of ammonia. Rubella can make the sweat smell of freshly plucked feathers. Schizophrenia can make the sweat smell of vinegar.