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What Causes Recurring Smell Of Ammonia In Nose?

have very strong recurring smell of ammonia in my nose. my son has complex II deficiency in the respiration chain which may have been in herited via mitocondrial DNA. he was diagnosed at birth and due to amazing doctors he is one of the very few children who is totally asymptomatic. googling ammonia smell has me concerned that there may be some underlying liver or kidney problem with me!! i have head cold, should i go to doc or just hope that it passes with this head cold???
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Recurring smell of ammonia in nose seems mainly due to the fact that your body start utilizing your proteins instead of carbohydrates which is giving ammonia as end product of metabolism. It could be due to Phantosmia, sinus infection and underlying renal and liver disease. Take diet less in proteins and rich in carbohydrates. Avoid taking pulses, eggs, meat. Drink plenty of water. Take diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables to allow body to detoxify. Maintain personal hygiene. If still the smell doesn't subside consult doctor to rule out conditions causing ammonia smell like diabetes, fever, UTI (urinary tract infection) and start treatment as per diagnosis.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurring Smell Of Ammonia In Nose?

Recurring smell of ammonia in nose seems mainly due to the fact that your body start utilizing your proteins instead of carbohydrates which is giving ammonia as end product of metabolism. It could be due to Phantosmia, sinus infection and underlying renal and liver disease. Take diet less in proteins and rich in carbohydrates. Avoid taking pulses, eggs, meat. Drink plenty of water. Take diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables to allow body to detoxify. Maintain personal hygiene. If still the smell doesn t subside consult doctor to rule out conditions causing ammonia smell like diabetes, fever, UTI (urinary tract infection) and start treatment as per diagnosis. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari