Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
189 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Breath To Smell Like Sweet Corn?

Yes please, my fiancés breath smells like sweet corn lately and I have no idea why. I have even noticed that if he goes to the bathroom it smells like corn as well when he comes out. It s starting to concern me because it s not going away. It smells terrible. He is a drinker....would this cause the smell? It never has been a problem.
posted on Mon, 19 Sep 2016
Twitter Mon, 3 Oct 2016 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 4 Oct 2016 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain sweet corn like breath along with similar smell in excreta is pointing towards Ketoacidois in which there is increased ketone bodies in blood caused due to excess fat metabolism and is commonly seen in individuals with high levels of blood glucose causing diabetes mellitus while a very low cab diet and crash dieting can also be a cause..

You should consult a Medicine Specialist and get him evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like fasting and post meal blood glucose levels and HbA1c levels can be done to rule out the cause and will be treated accordingly..

In case if Diabetes is the cause, he can be advised Oral Hypoglycemic drugs with a balanced diet plan and appropriate exercise to maintain proper blood sugar levels and prevent any complication..

Hope this helps..

Regards .
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Breath To Smell Like Sweet Corn?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain sweet corn like breath along with similar smell in excreta is pointing towards Ketoacidois in which there is increased ketone bodies in blood caused due to excess fat metabolism and is commonly seen in individuals with high levels of blood glucose causing diabetes mellitus while a very low cab diet and crash dieting can also be a cause.. You should consult a Medicine Specialist and get him evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like fasting and post meal blood glucose levels and HbA1c levels can be done to rule out the cause and will be treated accordingly.. In case if Diabetes is the cause, he can be advised Oral Hypoglycemic drugs with a balanced diet plan and appropriate exercise to maintain proper blood sugar levels and prevent any complication.. Hope this helps.. Regards .