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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
Sweet smellin breath
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 08, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 08, 2007 12:00AM
There can be several diseases that can lead to a change in breath. Uncontrolled diabetes, liver, and kidney diseases are all possible.
Blood tests can be done to evaluate for each of these possibilities. This would include a sugar test, urine test (looking for ketones), liver function tests and kidney function tests. I would recommend this course of action to rule out these possibilities.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Blood tests can be done to evaluate for each of these possibilities. This would include a sugar test, urine test (looking for ketones), liver function tests and kidney function tests. I would recommend this course of action to rule out these possibilities.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Member Comments (1)
by texasrebecca, Mar 07, 2007 12:00AM
YES! Tell him to go to the doctor soon!
