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Causes
By Mayo Clinic staff- Acute liver failure
- Bladder infection
- Certain foods, such as asparagus
- Cystitis (bladder inflammation)
- Dehydration
- Diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of blood acids called ketones)
- Kidney infection
- Maple sugar urine disease (genetic disease that causes difficulty breaking down certain amino acids)
- Metabolic disorder (a problem with the way your body converts the foods you eat into energy)
- Rectovaginal fistula (abnormal connection between the rectum and the vagina)
- Type 2 diabetes (Uncontrolled diabetes)
- Urinary tract infection
- Vitamin B-6 supplements
Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.
References
- Simerville JA, et al. Urinalysis: A comprehensive review. American Family Physician. 2005;71:1153.
- McPherson RA, et al. Basic examination of urine. In: McPherson RA, et al. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/208746819-6/0/1393/0.html. Accessed Dec. 8, 2010.
- Carter C, et al. Urinary tract disorders. In: Rakel RE. Textbook of Family Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/191205553-4/0/1481/0.html#. Accessed Dec. 8, 2010.
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