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What Causes Sweet Smelling Sweat And Breath?
For the last 4-6 weeks I ve noticed an occasional sweet smell that s apparent coming from my sweat, possibly from my breath and possibly from waste. I really only notice it when I m sweating a lot from exercise and under the covers when in bed if I ve not showered or I get warm or sweaty at night. I m a very fit and healthy 62, still beat most 30 something s in triathlons. I m 10-15 lbs heavier than I d like to be because I also like lifting but do have some fat around my organs in my abdomen. I eat well and only drink wine, no drugs! I just got finished riding my stationary for over an hour then running for 40 min on elliptical and really notice the smell as I sweat more! I rarely take a day off from exercise but I don t push my limits like I did in years past. What can it be? Thanks
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Wed, 13 May 2015
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You are experiencing sweet smelling sweat and breath, You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP at the earliest. Sweet fruity smell of the sweat may be indicative of ketoacidosis. You will have to go through few required tests like blood pressure, amylase, blood acidity, ketone level, blood sugar level, arterial blood gas, blood glucose or potassium, etc.
Your treating doctor may ask you to do Urinalysis (R/E and C/S), chest X-ray, blood electrolyte tests, etc., done to confirm diagnosis. You will be accordingly treated with fluids, electrolyte replacement therapy, insulin therapy9if required), etc. Stay away from addictions if any.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are experiencing sweet smelling sweat and breath, You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP at the earliest. Sweet fruity smell of the sweat may be indicative of ketoacidosis. You will have to go through few required tests like blood pressure, amylase, blood acidity, ketone level, blood sugar level, arterial blood gas, blood glucose or potassium, etc.
Your treating doctor may ask you to do Urinalysis (R/E and C/S), chest X-ray, blood electrolyte tests, etc., done to confirm diagnosis. You will be accordingly treated with fluids, electrolyte replacement therapy, insulin therapy9if required), etc. Stay away from addictions if any.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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