causes of strange smelling urine
Causes of Urine Odor. 1  Bladder Infection (Cystitis) Bladder infection is an infection of the bladder, usually caused by bacteria or, rarely, by Candida. 2  Dehydration Dehydration is the excessive loss of body water. 3  Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood.
Here are some of the more common reasons your urine's odor may change: 1  Medications or supplements. 2  Certain genetic conditions, such as Maple Syrup Urine Disease, which causes urine to smell sickeningly sweet. 3  Certain foods â most notably asparagus.  Urinary tract infections.