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What are the symptoms of a bladder fistula?

What are the symptoms of a bladder fistula? Gas coming out of your urethra (tube that drains urine from the bladder to outside the body) as you urinate. Persistent, recurrent (chronic) urinary tract infections (UTIs) Urine that looks like stool. Urine that smells like stool.

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A fistula is an unusual opening that forms between two hollow spaces in the body. A bladder fistula occurs when an opening forms between the bladder and another organ or the skin. The most common types of bladder fistulas occur between the bladder and the bowel, or between the bladder and the vagina. A wide range of factors or conditions can cause a bladder fistula, including:

Bladder has been blocked for a period of time and becomes damaged

Bowel cancer

Gynecologic cancer

Having undergone radiation therapy

Inflammatory diseases, such as Crohn’s disease or diverticulitis

Injury

Prior surgery on the bowel or bladder

What are the symptoms of a bladder fistula?

Gas coming out of your urethra (tube that drains urine from the bladder to outside the body) as you urinate

Persistent, recurrent (chronic) urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Urine that looks like stool

Urine that smells like stool

The urologic experts at the Desai Sethi Urology Institute are here to help you get relief from the symptoms of bladder fistula.

Treatments

Surgery

Your urologist will likely recommend you undergo a surgical procedure to remove the damaged part of the bladder.

Tests

Physical Exam

Your urologist will perform a comprehensive physical exam – including gathering a medical history – in order to diagnose a bladder fistula.

Imaging Tests

Your doctor may order imaging tests – such as an X-ray or computerized tomography (CT) scan – to get a better look at your bladder and surrounding structures.

Why Choose UHealth?

Innovative, expert urology care at the Desai Sethi Urology Institute. Our team of urology experts delivers advanced care for all urologic conditions. We use the latest research and the least invasive procedures to help you feel better and recover more quickly. Our experienced urologists design a personalized treatment plan to give you the best possible results. Leaders in robotic surgery treatment. We have some of the world’s most experienced robotic surgeons for urologic procedures. In fact, doctors come from all over the world to learn at our Urology Robotic Program — the #1 ranked program in South Florida. The University of Miami Health System was the first academic medical center in the world to get the da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system and has completed more than 5,000 robotic surgeries — procedures that offer less pain and scarring and a faster recovery. Multidisciplinary approach to care. Your team works closely with doctors in radiology, pathology, medical oncology, and other specialties for prompt, accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment. You have a team of experts on your side.

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Do kidney stones cause smelly pee?

The following conditions can sometimes cause smelly urine, but they are uncommon: urinary stones – these may cause an ammonia-like odour (read about bladder stones and kidney stones)

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Smelly urine

Healthy urine (pee) should be clear and straw-coloured, and with a mild smell. It's not necessary to see your GP about smelly urine unless you're concerned – for example, if you have other symptoms too (see below).

About urine (pee)

Below is some information about your urine (pee):

some people find that their urine smells stronger and is darker first thing in the morning (this is when it's more concentrated, or generally when they're dehydrated) certain food and drinks, including asparagus, beer, garlic and coffee, may temporarily give urine a stronger smell certain medicines and vitamin and mineral supplements can also alter the odour of urine – but never stop taking any medication without speaking to your GP first you may find the smell of your urine improves by drinking more fluids make sure you drink enough fluid so you're not thirsty for long periods, and steadily increase your fluid intake when exercising and during hot weather

When to see your GP

It's not necessary to see your GP about smelly urine unless you're concerned. This may be, for example, if you have other symptoms too.

See your GP if:

you have symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI), such as pain, presence of blood, or a burning sensation when urinating and a need to urinate often. This is the most likely cause of unexplained foul-smelling urine. you have diabetes and feel you're not managing it properly – urine can smell abnormally sweet in uncontrolled diabetes

Less common causes of smelly pee

The following conditions can sometimes cause smelly urine, but they are uncommon:

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