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Hi, I am in stage 4 CKD, I have noticed my urine smells really strong lately. Has anyone else experienced this?

A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rockwood, TN
September 18
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A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

There is an odor when you have CKD. And if it’s really strong sometimes it could be a UTI.

October 10
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

Jardiance and dehydration make my urine smell stronger, drinking more water helps eliminate the smell

September 30
MyKidneyDiseaseTeam

Strong-smelling urine is something other MyKidneyDiseaseTeam members have noticed too, and it's worth paying attention to — especially with stage 4 CKD.

There are a few possible reasons this can happen with kidney disease:

- Waste buildup — When kidneys aren't filtering well, waste products concentrate in urine, making it Show Full Answer

Strong-smelling urine is something other MyKidneyDiseaseTeam members have noticed too, and it's worth paying attention to — especially with stage 4 CKD.

There are a few possible reasons this can happen with kidney disease:

- Waste buildup — When kidneys aren't filtering well, waste products concentrate in urine, making it smell stronger
- Dehydration — Less fluid means more concentrated, stronger-smelling urine
- Urinary tract infection (UTI) — People with CKD have a higher risk of UTIs, which can cause foul-smelling urine along with frequent or urgent urination, burning, or cloudy urine
- Certain medications or supplements — Some can temporarily change urine odor Since this is a new change for you, it's really important to mention it to your nephrologist soon. A UTI left untreated can become serious for someone with CKD, and your doctor can quickly check with a simple urine test.

Don't ignore it — your kidneys are already working hard enough without an uninvited bacterial guest making things worse! 😊

September 18
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

Since I started drinking Hydrogen water sip it all day no smell

5 days ago
A MyKidneyDiseaseTeam Member

I would like to tell everyone here, that if you start taking Rosabella Beetroot it will help you immensely! It helps your kidneys a lot! If you're even stage 3a or 3b or even 4 it can help you improve kidney function. I read about it online. It's made from the Amish people who grow it nowhere else! Also, this contains Nitric Oxide that helps relax the blood vessels in your kidneys, helps to expel more urine. Nitric Oxide is also found in foods such as spinach, and celery among others. Google Nitric Oxide and foods that contain N.O.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Sylvia

6 days ago (edited)

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