Friday 24 July, 2009

Why does my sweat smell like ammonia?

i am 45 male, fair health, and the last few weeks my sweat smells like ammonia instead of sweat, any ideas why?
Why does my sweat smell like ammonia?
because sweat has urea ,uric acid and other ammonia based waste products.plus water in sweat breaks down urea to ammonia so aftyer sometime sweat stinks!!!


its pretty normal i think,,,the weather must just be very hot;)
Why does my sweat smell like ammonia?
What do you mean by "fair health"? Do you have liver or kidney failure? These are two immediate causes that come to mind. Have you talked with your doctor?
Reply:have you thought to ask your doctor I don't think that this is something you should be asking strangers to answer call your doctor and ask him you are 45 after all you should know better
Reply:sometimes you body will let out some alcohol throught the sweat glands have you had a lot to drink in the past week or so? well if so that could be what it is
Reply:You may have diabetes acidosis, get tested. People with diabetes have "sweet" smelling sweat.





This is quite serious and can rapidly lead to shock so I'd get a diabetes check NOW.


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