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I've noticed my urine is sweet smelling and cloudy and I have a sweet smell in general with my body does anyone know what that means?

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Polk City, FL
July 16
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Is your blood sugar normal? Diabetes can cause sweet-smelling urine.

You may want a second opinion from a rheumatologist at a university medical center, as they are generally more knowledgeable about our uncommon disease, Kimberly.

July 17
A MyLupusTeam Member

I've had blood tests ran and everything is normal and my old doctor left and my new doctor says I don't even have lupus and took me off my hydrochloriquine I still have extreme joint and fatigue, sores in my scalp and mouth, numb and tingling feet that are always red some swelling I really don't know what to do

July 16
MyLupusTeam

Sweet-smelling urine and a general sweet body odor are worth paying attention to, especially with lupus. This combination can sometimes signal that blood sugar levels are running too high, which can be a concern for people with lupus since it can interfere with how the body uses glucose. In more urgent cases, sweet-smelling Show Full Answer

Sweet-smelling urine and a general sweet body odor are worth paying attention to, especially with lupus. This combination can sometimes signal that blood sugar levels are running too high, which can be a concern for people with lupus since it can interfere with how the body uses glucose. In more urgent cases, sweet-smelling urine paired with a fruity body odor can be a sign of a serious condition that needs immediate medical attention. Seek emergency care right away if you're also experiencing any of these symptoms:

- Extreme thirst
- Urinating much more frequently than usual
- Extreme fatigue that doesn't improve with rest
- Abdominal pain or vomiting
- Fruity-smelling breath
- Confusion
- Difficulty breathing

If you're not experiencing those symptoms, it's still really important to contact your doctor soon. They can run bloodwork to check your blood sugar and kidney function, and help figure out what's going on. Don't wait on this one — the sooner it's checked out, the better.

July 16

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