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Cause For Foul Smell From The Child S Skin And Breath?
Hi, my 4 year old son skin smells foul, it started yesterday, his breath also smells, I am really worried because I smelt the same smell on my gran that suffered from renal failure. I have bathed him and sprayed him but the smell is too strong to disguise.
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
Hi...strong body odours are usually suggestive of inborn errors of metabolism. Renal failure wouldn't cause a strong body odour. But inborn errors of metabolism might cause renal failure. So I suggest you consult your pediatrician and get the baby evaluated for inborn errors of metabolism.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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