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Can Kidney Problems Cause Bad Breath?
sir i am suffering from a problem of bad breath and smell for past four years,i have consult for a dentist also he told every thing is normal,then whai is the cause for it?my friend told that due 2 the kidney failure it comes is it true?
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
Dear Patient,
sure, this is called uremic breath. This is due by the elimination of some volatile molecules containing azote with the breath. This happens when serum azotemia starts to be high. To be sure about this, please do blood tests searching for serum azotemia. If it is high, you can reduce these symptoms with a low protein diet with or without the supplement of aproteic food. I suggest to discuss this problem with your nephrologist. May be your kidney function is getting worse. Take care.
sure, this is called uremic breath. This is due by the elimination of some volatile molecules containing azote with the breath. This happens when serum azotemia starts to be high. To be sure about this, please do blood tests searching for serum azotemia. If it is high, you can reduce these symptoms with a low protein diet with or without the supplement of aproteic food. I suggest to discuss this problem with your nephrologist. May be your kidney function is getting worse. Take care.
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