Urine smells like ammonia in women. Causes and treatment during pregnancy, to what doctor to address

If women's urine smells like ammonia, it may indicate a variety of reasons - pathological and physiological. Independently determine why a symptom occurs, it is impossible. Specialist prescribes measures for examination, diagnoses and recommend treatment. The main thing - the timely visit to a doctor in order to reduce the likelihood of serious consequences.

Causes of smell

Urine smells like ammonia in women (the causes are physiological and pathological) - a condition that appears as a result of various factors. They are natural or are associated with diseases.

Causes of ammonia odor from urine are indicated in the table:

Group	Title	Description
physiological causes	Compliance protein diet	Proteins are amino acids. In the decay of the liver, of which ammonia is formed. That is, the more food enters the substance, the higher the concentration. Accordingly, each time the urine will smell stronger.
Use of an insufficient amount of liquid	If a woman does not drink daily requirement of pure non-carbonated water or sweat heavily in the body is a fluid deficit. The level of ammonia in the urine is higher than necessary. Concentrated natural liquid is always a dark color, with a strong odor.
sexual identity	According to statistics, women's urine smells of ammonia more often than men. Due located close vagina, the bacteria secrete ammonia can penetrate into the urethra. Estrogen - is the main hormone that regulates the vaginal flora and protects the urinary organs from infection. Its level decreases with menstrual flow, menopause, pregnancy.
Prolonged exposure to urine in the bladder	Fresh urine does not smell. But when natural liquid for a long time within the bladder, it breaks down into ammonia
The use of salt production	Salt retains fluid in the blood. Consequently, the volume of urine decreases, the ammonia concentration increases.
The use of aromatic vegetables	If a woman often eats large amounts of onions or garlic, you may receive the ammonia smell of urine.
Improper storage of collected on urinalysis	It often happens that a woman needs to collect a urine sample. After the process container is not capped. As a result, the collected liquid is oxidized, there is an unpleasant smell.
Admission biologically - active additive (BAA) or drugs	If a woman takes Supplements or medications, then the urine may smell like ammonia. This happens when taking antibiotics, iron preparations. Also characteristic smell after eating vitamin B group or with protein supplements.
pathological causes	Cystitis	The ammonia smell is a natural fluid in women due to cystitis - inflammation of the bladder mucosa. The disease occurs because of infection, but there may be other reasons - hypothermia. Symptoms of the disease depends on the nature of the pathology. If chronic cystitis, the following symptoms appear: frequent emptying of the bladder; abdominal pain sudden nature; the presence of blood in the natural liquid excreta; a feeling of heaviness at the bottom of the abdomen. If the acute nature of the disease, you experience the following symptoms: sharp pain in the abdomen; pain below the abdomen; weakness; discomfort during voiding, the process takes longer than usual; High temperature (up to 38.5 degrees); urine becomes cloudy color; fainting (uncommon).
Urethritis	State is characterized by infiltration of bacteria in the organs of the urinary system. Among the symptoms are: the discomfort; the presence of blood in the natural liquid excreta; a burning sensation during urination; the secret of the urethra in different colors (white, yellow, green). Often the disease is common in men, but allowed the emergence of women.
pyelonephritis	The disease is characterized by inflammation of the kidneys, namely parenchymal, cups and pelvis. Among the symptoms appear the following symptoms: discomfort in the lower back; discomfort when urinating; clouding of urine; rotten smell from urine (sometimes); heat; chills; the presence of blood in the natural liquid excreta.
Venereal diseases	If a woman be passed pathology, urine will smell like ammonia. The liquid becomes darker color and it is noticeable mucus. Urine can smell ammonia because of the following diseases: chlamydia; syphilis; genital herpes; mikroplazmoz; gonorrhea; trichomoniasis.
Diabetes	Condition is characterized by an increase in blood sugar. As a result of metabolic processes are violated, the urine smell of ammonia. If this symptom appears, it means that diabetes therapy chosen the wrong or non-existent, but there were also complications in the body.
Hepatitis	When the disease vary some characteristics of the urine. Appear the following symptoms: brown shade natural liquid; Foam formation (similar to beer) by shaking the urine container; odor similar to ammonia. In addition, the lymph nodes increased, mucous and skin yellowing. As well as stool becomes lighter, there is discomfort under the ribs.
hereditary diseases	Due to congenital disorders, metabolic disorders appear varies renal function and liver. As a result, the urine smell is ammonia.
Malignancy or tuberculosis	Condition can form ammonia odor from urine. This changes the consistency of the liquid.

possible diseases

Urine ammonia smell in women (reasons include cystitis) - a condition which may occur due to diseases. Each disease has a classification.

Detailed information can be found in the table.

Name of disease	Classification
Cystitis	The most commonly used classification of the nature of the flow. The disease is acute or chronic. By the nature of the origin of cystitis is divided into the following types: Bacterial - a condition caused by the penetration of bacteria. Viral - view arises from the virus. Fungal - activated by a fungal infection in the urogenital region. Traumatic - inflammation develops as a result of injury, which falls on the lower abdomen. As a result, the integrity of the urogenital system is broken, they can not function normally. As a therapy often used surgery. Autoimmune - body perceives own cells as foreign and attacks them
pyelonephritis	The disease has a different classification. By the nature of the occurrence, pyelonephritis is: primary - the functionality of the kidneys a bit broken, but nothing prevents the outflow of urine; secondary - it occurs because existing diseases (nephroptosis, urolithiasis), the outflow of urine is disturbed. By the nature of the flow: Acute - usually form combined with the primary pyelonephritis. Condition develops quickly. Chronic - a woman's body there is a constant focus of inflammation, which is localized in the pelvis. This form may not always occur with pronounced symptoms. Condition exacerbated by supercooling. Chronic pyelonephritis dangerous because it changes the structure of the kidneys deteriorates overall health. On the extent of damage: sided - struck by the kidney on one side only (occurs most often); bilateral - impressed both bodies
Urethritis	By the nature of occurrence of urethritis is divided into: primary - the infection is in the urethra; secondary - penetration of infection through closely spaced bodies. By the nature of the flow: Acute - is developing rapidly. Chronic - occurs in the absence of treatment for acute form. Symptomatology is manifested not by much.

Diagnostics

Urine smells like ammonia in women (causes include pyelonephritis) - a condition that requires diagnosis.

For these purposes, use the following procedure:

1. specialist survey. The physician specifies the various issues relating to symptoms associated diseases. At this point it is important to mention all that relates to the state.
2. Blood donation in the general or biochemical analysis. As a result, you can learn the value of important for the body indicators (hemoglobin, red blood cells, etc.).
   
3. giving blood glucose levels. The assignments need to exclude diabetes.
4. Blood donation at the level thyritropic hormones.
5. Delivery of smear infections, sexually transmitted infections.
6. Kidney samples - a set of blood tests. As a result, one can set the level of creatinine, urea, uric acid. Exceeding the indicators point to an impaired functioning of kidneys.
7. Bacteriological seeding - putting the biological material in a special environment.
8. Ultrasonography (ultrasound) of the abdominal cavity. As a result, you can identify abnormalities in organ size.
9. Computer (CT) or magnetic - resonance imaging. Procedures help to identify the tumor.
10. Letting urine general or biochemical analysis. After receiving the results can establish the presence of inflammation in the body.

diagnostic value of different and depends on the list of procedures for the city organization. Therefore, the price is to be recognized in the institution.

When to see a doctor

Urine has a smell of ammonia - a reason to see a doctor. A woman can not independently determine the cause without a diagnosis and professional assistance. Therefore, it is recommended as soon as possible to make an appointment to see a doctor - urologist.

As a public institution may be an appeal to the therapist. Will be held inspection and survey, then discharged referral required specialization.

prevention

As the prevention of ammonia odor in urine, women are advised to observe the following rules:

• drink at least 1.5 liters of pure non-carbonated water per day;
• eat right;
• used as a beverage juice or cranberry juice;
• eliminate supercooling;
• take drugs only on prescription;
• time to treat a variety of diseases;
• annually held a full examination of the body;
• watch out for the intimate hygiene;
  
• bladder voiding every 3 - 4 hours to urine does not stagnate.

therapies

Urine ammonia smell in women (causes include diabetes mellitus) - a condition requiring treatment. Therapy should be comprehensive, that is, to combine several methods.

As treatment used:

• medications;
• traditional methods;
• more.

Medications

To eliminate the ammonia smell of urine, you need to treat the cause that causes this condition. For these purposes medical therapy.

Often prescribed following groups of drugs:

• antibacterial (Amoxicillin, Amoxiclav) - drugs fight bacteria;
  
• antiviral (Ingavirin, Arbidol) - medicines to help reduce the number of viruses;
• uroseptiki (Kanefron, Urolesan, Phytolysinum) - means reduces inflammation in the urogenital region;
• gepatoprotektory (CARS Geptral) - drugs help protect the liver from the effects of adverse factors and restore its structure;
• antiemetic (Reglan) - medicines reduce nausea and vomiting;
• sorbents (Smekta, Polysorb) - drugs outputted toxic substances from the body;
• antispasmodicsandNSAIDs (Nurofen, Spazmalgon) - relieve pain, inflammation;
• vitamin complexes (Vitrum, Complivit) - help to restore the insufficient amount of nutrients;
• hypoglycemic (Siofor, Metformin, Glidiab) - drugs used for diabetes, reduced glucose levels.

Traditional methods

Folk remedies can help reduce inflammation in the urogenital region. They have a vegetative composition in comparison with the drugs, the risk of side effects is reduced. Folk remedies are not suitable as the sole method of treatment. But as part of a treatment to help ease the condition.

Popular Recipes:

1. currant Broth. For the preparation necessary to take 1 tbsp leaves of a plant, and 250 ml of hot water. Mix and put in a water bath and leave for 20 minutes. Filtered after cooling. Take 1/4 cup 3 times a day.
   
2. Apple juice. If the daily use product, you can clear the kidneys and liver from toxic substances. Recipe helps make up for the lack of vitamins and minerals. To prepare the apples need to be washed to remove all dirt. Dry naturally. A knife to remove the peel, cut bones, heart. Cut apples into uniform pieces. In the treatment of 11 - 12 kg leaves about 4 - 5 liters of juice. To place apples in a juicer. Introduced juice you can drink.
3. Decoction of rose hips. Recipe helps to cope with the bacteria and a diuretic, i.e. outputs the excess water from the body. To prepare the tools you need to take 2 tablespoons dried fruits hips and 250 ml of hot water. Pour into pan, simmer for 15 minutes. Filtered, take 0.5 cup 3 times a day.

Other methods

In addition to drugs and folk remedies, there are other methods of treatment of ammoniacal odor from urine.

Namely:

1. proper nutrition. It is recommended to eat 5 - 6 times a day in small portions (200 - 300 g) every 3 - 4 hr. Should be excluded fried, salted, smoked. Also not recommended to eat fast food, sweet. It is better to add to the diet of fruit and vegetables, they are rich in vitamins. Cook food to be steamed, boiled or baked in the oven. Products with high fat content should be replaced on a low-calorie. It happens to pay attention to drinking regime. The recommended amount of aerated pure water a day - not smaller than 1.5 l. Should not drink soda, alcohol, strong coffee.
2. Physical exercise. First you need to start with simple exercises. You can do exercises in the morning, watching and walking. When the body gets used, the load increase. It is important to pick your favorite activity - swimming, cycling and more.
   
3. Surgery. In rare cases, intervention is required. For example, in traumatic cystitis. That is, in cases where the integrity of the organ is disrupted, they can not function properly even after taking medicines. The method of operation is determined by the doctor.

possible complications

If you do not treat the ammonia smell of urine, the condition may worsen. That is, the disease goes into a chronic form. In the future, therapy will take a longer time. And in some cases, the situation can be so complicated that required surgery.

If the woman noticed that the urine smell of ammonia, it is advisable to visit a specialist. In the state there are many reasons. They can be both physiological and pathological. For example, cystitis, pyelonephritis, malnutrition.

It is better to visit a urologist at the first symptoms. If there is no treatment, the disease can be exacerbated. Then it takes more time to recover. In the absence of symptoms need to take care of prevention, because any disease prevention is better than cure.

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