Does the odor of the urine have any diagnostic significance

Does the odor of the urine have any diagnostic significance?

The ammonia odor of normal urine is usually a result of bacterial (normal flora) breakdown of urea.

The odor of urine is influenced by consumption of certain foods and medications.

For instance, consumption of certain vegetables (commonly asparagus, Brussels sprouts) and certain curry spices (cumin, coriander, chili pepper) can cause a strong odor to urine.

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