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What Causes Ammonia Smell To Breath?
I must have a high alkanie, because every one is complaining my breath smell like ammonia. I have been to plenty of doctors for my stomach, an ent and dentist and nobody can seem to help me, My life is the pits, people that dont even know me can smell it, because somebody always said what is that smell.The smell is very loud, meaning it smells up the whole area around me, can you suggest anything.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Thank you for your question, I am Dr Asangihanwa Carlson. Ammonia in the body comes from the breakdown of proteins and it is eliminated in urine by the kidneys. It can accumulate in cases of renal failure and in this case be eliminated in small quantities in the lungs leading to an ammonia tinged breath. I know it is a pretty uncomfortable feeling to be remarked by a bad breath. I would advise you to see a nephrologist or an internal medicine specialist so you are well examined and proper tests carried out and appropriate medications prescribed. I wish you a quick recovery
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