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Do you get a strong stench from your little one s pee? What could be the reason for it? Even babies who only breastfeed can get smelly urine. We asked Dr Sonia Sharma, Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist, PSRI Hospital, New Delhi to shed some light on this topic. Here s what she has to say.
There are several causes of smelly urine in babies. Here is a list.
Dehydration It is quite possible that the fluid intake of your baby is insufficient. In the case of toddlers, keeping track of fluid intake is difficult. The body s requirement of fluids obviously differs with age. It depends on factors like gender, weight, daily physical activity, and age. Dehydration could very well lead to smelly pee in infants or toddlers. Find out if breast milk is enough for your baby.
Urinary Tract Infection It may sound surprising but infants can suffer from UTI too. They will be unable to complain about the burning sensation or discomfort but mild fever and strong odour in urine can be signs of UTI. Fever, cloudy or bloody urine, vomiting, diarrhoea are some of the symptoms of UTI in kids. Urine tests will help diagnose this better. Parents should read up on 10 things you must not do when your child has a fever.
Other conditions: Maple syrup urine disorder (MSUD) in toddlers are also a cause of foul odour from urine. Though this disorder is not very common, its possibility cannot be ruled out. This can also cause urine to turn black when exposed to sunlight. So if you have observed any such symptom, speak to your doctor.
A visit to the paediatrician is a must when you observe smelly urine for more than a week. Parents need to ensure that all the urine and associated tests are done at a genuine laboratory, Dr Sharma suggests.
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