Strange smelling sweat and urine

[Susco]

I noticed for a few weeks already that sometimes when I urinate my urine has a strange smell. Very difficult to describe the smell

 

The same smell I notice when I'm sweating.

 

First thoughts were that I'm diabetic.

 

Now a few minutes ago I started to cook Riceberry, and I think to recognize the same smell when I added the water and stirred.

 

I eat Riceberry several times a week, and when I drink beer at night it will also be the Cheers Riceberry beer.

 

You think that could influence the smell of urine and sweat?

 

 

 

[Crossy]

1 hour ago, Susco said:

You think that could influence the smell of urine and sweat?

 

All manner of things we consume can influence sweat and pee (do not go for a urine test after eating purple dragon fruit) so I wouldn't be surprised.

 

Assuming you're not getting pain when you pee (infection) try laying off the riceberry for a few days and see if it fixes it.

 

[Sheryl]

If the smell is sort of fruity, you should get a fasting glucose or HbAc1 done

 

In fact if you have not had one of these tests in past yer and are over say age 50, should do so routinely anyhow.

[pacovl46]

Food can definitely have an impact on the smell of your sweat and urine. Curry would be a very good example, onions as well. Just plan the next time you want to riceberry and compare before and after and you’ll know for sure. 

[tonray]

9 minutes ago, pacovl46 said:

Food can definitely have an impact on the smell of your sweat and urine. Curry would be a very good example, onions as well. Just plan the next time you want to riceberry and compare before and after and you’ll know for sure. 

For me it's canned tuna. Brown rice too. 

[ChakaKhan]

Is what we refer to as the asparagus theory...feel free to try it...as they say, you are what you eat.....

[tonray]

8 minutes ago, ChakaKhan said:

Is what we refer to as the asparagus theory...feel free to try it...as they say, you are what you eat.....

Asparagus is an interesting one. Not everyone gets the smell as some people lack the gene to produce it

[ChakaKhan]

14 minutes ago, tonray said:

Asparagus is an interesting one. Not everyone gets the smell as some people lack the gene to produce it

I must have gotten their genes also...oooo that smell,,,cant cha smell that smell..the smell that surrounds u..

[crazykopite]

I suggest you give your daily habit a rest for a week to see if there is any difference it’s not unusual to have strong pee but that can be caused by anything as long as you don’t have terrible feeling such as peeing glass I don’t think you need to worry . I go and have a mans well clinic every year  where they take xRay  ,blood , pee, weight samples costs me a 1,000 baht but if you do drugs then it would show as I don’t indulge in the latter I would throughly recommend it just so that you know that your okay .

Note  : when I eat garlic or chilli my backside stinks when I release wind even the cat goes and hibernates for an hour ????????????

 

Edited July 31, 2020 by crazykopite

[hotchilli]

32 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

Note  : when I eat garlic or chilli my backside stinks when I release wind even the cat goes and hibernates for an hour

I don't even need garlic... lasts all day, even gets the neighbour out of the kitchen when she's over-stayed her welcome.

[tifino]

19 hours ago, Crossy said:

21 hours ago, Susco said:

You think that could influence the smell of urine and sweat?

 

All manner of things we consume can influence sweat and pee (do not go for a urine test after eating purple dragon fruit) so I wouldn't be surprised.

 

Assuming you're not getting pain when you pee (infection) try laying off the riceberry for a few days and see if it fixes it.

'Electricians' experience Brown(out) smells all the time!!

[Grusa]

Antibiotics can make your secretions smell. Probably some other medications too.

[scammed]

a friend told me pineapple makes sperm sweet, and in fact most if not all stuff

adds flavor. according to this theory a change in consumption is going to alter smell

[Burma Bill]

20 hours ago, Sheryl said:

If the smell is sort of fruity, you should get a fasting glucose or HbAc1 done

 

In fact if you have not had one of these tests in past yer and are over say age 50, should do so routinely anyhow.

Yes indeed - good advice. 26 years ago back in the UK, I went for a "free" NHS body MOT at 50. Unknown to me, my glucose level was high and the doctor stated I was diabetic type 2 (and would be for the rest of my life). I was initially prescribed pills but soon went on to inject insulin which I still do, twice a day, 26 years later and I am in reasonably good health. Urine from a diabetic can have a sweetish smell. Insulin in Thailand is generally only available with a doctor's prescription at a hospital pharmacy but here in Cambodia, insulin is available "over the counter" at most of the larger street pharmacies - simple and convenient. 

 

For reference, if you eat asparagus, which is abundant in Thailand, after digestion it can produce strong smelling urine.

Edited July 31, 2020 by Burma Bill
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[Bender Rodriguez]

smell of burnt caramel or sausage ?  very strong musky ?

 

pee in a plastic cup for a few days, what is the color ?

 

when you pee in the toilet, you might be confused that it is not that dark...

 

do you see a lot of floating things in your urine ?

Edited July 31, 2020 by Bender Rodriguez

[Bender Rodriguez]

31 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

26 years ago back in the UK, I went for a "free" NHS body MOT at 50. Unknown to me, my glucose level was high and the doctor stated I was diabetic type 2 (and would be for the rest of my life). I was initially prescribed pills but soon went on to inject insulin which I still do, twice a day, 26 years later and I am in reasonably good health.

 

typical MD talk

 

if it is Type 1:  yes, for life

 

if it is Type 2 like most people =  you are SUGAR intolerant

 

avoiding extra sugar , high carb veggies, and you could manage it WITHOUT medication

 

 

[ThailandRyan]

3 hours ago, ChakaKhan said:

Is what we refer to as the asparagus theory...feel free to try it...as they say, you are what you eat.....

Yes, Asparagus sure does leave the body with a strong smell.  However, if your not drinking enough water then it can account for the strong smell.  Time to also have the kidney function test conducted as well when they do annual blood work

[Burma Bill]

25 minutes ago, Bender Rodriguez said:

you could manage it WITHOUT medication

Thanks, but I will stick with my insulin and enjoy my food.

[Bender Rodriguez]

13 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

Thanks, but I will stick with my insulin and enjoy my food.

 

most T2D people and 85 percent in USA are INSULIN resistant

 

so it is kind of ( .... )  to force your body to put more glucose into cells, when your cells don't want any ... aka sugar intolerant ...

 

how old are you to start with ?   more than 40 ?  you only need 2 meals a day to "survice"

 

big fat belly hanging preventing from seeing your wiewie ? = FATTY LIVER

 

typical answer... stick to insulin and enjoy food, till your toes need to be cut off, lol 

 

than a foot

 

and your eyes start to get blind...

 

I guess most people just don't give a f...  and prefer indeed to "enjoy" and inject

 

instead of trying to get off the insulin first and enjoying later, without the meds

 

 

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2017/p0718-diabetes-report.html

 

New CDC report: More than 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes

 

you first have insulin resistance for about 10 years before you get full blown T2D...

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=insulin+resistance+for+about+10+years+before+you+get+full+blown+T2D

 

I can eat what I want, I skip breakfast and so I FAST 16 hours a day, giving insulin a rest...  

Edited July 31, 2020 by Bender Rodriguez

[PETERTHEEATER]

2 hours ago, scammed said:

a friend told me pineapple makes sperm sweet, and in fact most if not all stuff

adds flavor. according to this theory a change in consumption is going to alter smell

Does that also apply to semen?

[allanos]

My urine smells strongly of coffee when I relieve myself having drunk a couple of cups of strong filter coffee in the morning.  I don't find it an unpleasant smell, at all.

[Sheryl]

7 hours ago, Bender Rodriguez said:

 

typical MD talk

 

if it is Type 1:  yes, for life

 

if it is Type 2 like most people =  you are SUGAR intolerant

 

avoiding extra sugar , high carb veggies, and you could manage it WITHOUT medication

 

 

 

not always the case

 

Some people can indeed manage Type II diabetes with only diet and (equally  important) exercise but some cannot, and even with ideal weight, regular exercise and careful diet still require medication. Depends on the person.

[Gandtee]

A

Stinky beans - Sataw nuts make your urine smell.????

[moe666]

Eat brocolli for a few days it will clean you out , not violently but it will clear up any body order.

[izod10]

I know what this is..sardines,you eat too much of the stuff

[JohnnyNJoy]

Do you drink enough water? If not, it could be dehydration. But certain food can for sure cause weird smelling urine and sweat. Try to drink a bit more water just in case, that might help. 

[ChakaKhan]

21 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Yes, Asparagus sure does leave the body with a strong smell.  However, if your not drinking enough water then it can account for the strong smell.  Time to also have the kidney function test conducted as well when they do annual blood work

Think I can get back in LOS on a medical visa to have this pee test TR?  Ill bring ya a McDouble!

[Bender Rodriguez]

15 hours ago, Sheryl said:

 

not always the case

 

Some people can indeed manage Type II diabetes with only diet and (equally  important) exercise but some cannot, and even with ideal weight, regular exercise and careful diet still require medication. Depends on the person.

I said manage, not the CURE word...

 

I'm pretty sure you can be fat but if you manage (limit) your carb intake, the weight is not the problem

 

Insulin resistance is the major problem for most people, and it takes 10+ years before this become full blown T2D ...  while still being ... insulin resistant...

 

so injecting more insulin, to try to control a GLUCOSE overload is not a solution

 

eating less,  skipping breakfast, or even going one meal a day, will lower your insulin needs

 

if you eat enough real food and avoid JUNK sugar & junk "plastic" fats in your one meal a day, you might be able to be medication free

 

but in this time & place, people already think they are going to die when they forgot one of their many SNACKS

 

60+ years ago, people ate 3 meals a day, did not SNACK like crazy and where THIN (woodstock -> no fatties)

 

type : JASON FUNG in google/youtube if interested in fasting / healing the body

 

 

some people still fast a few weeks per year, even if it is from sun up till sun down...

[DrTuner]

Try drinking more water for starters. Dehydration makes the pee more concentrated.

[Grumpy one]

Dark rum and Indian curry give me an aroma that even my dogs run away from