Question
When my child urinates, I can smell the odor from a distance, not the usual urine smell, but a different kind of smell. The child doesn’t show any discomfort, and I’m not sure what the problem is.
Answer
Firstly, if the urine has a smell similar to that of mouse urine, it could be a sign of phenylketonuria, a disease that affects intellectual development and needs to be identified and diagnosed early. Additionally, if the child sweats excessively, the kidneys may concentrate the urine to conserve water, resulting in thick, less frequent urine with a strong odor. It is recommended to check for routine urine tests to determine if the issue is caused by a urinary tract infection.