3. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
This is an infection of the urinary system (kidneys, bladder or urethra), although we shall discuss kidney stones separately in this article. UTIs are more common in women and usually affect the bladder or urethra. Besides causing severe pelvic pain, increased urge for urination, pain while urinating, and blood in the urine, UTIs are also responsible for smelly urine.
When bacteria enter the urinary system usually through the urethra, they begin to build up in the bladder. Bacteria, pus, and sometimes blood in the urine are likely to change the smell of urine. Most of the UTI-causing germs have been established to respond well to clinically-approved antibacterial drugs. Smelly urine and a burning sensation while peeing are signs of urinary tract infection. UTIs are known to get severe when ignored which is why it is important to seek medical attention immediately any of the aforementioned symptoms begin to show.