Strange Smell

[ellzbellz]

Hi there,
My dad of 70 has recently quit smoking. He has smoked for 50 years. He had a bout of flu and didnt eat for much for 2 weeks and that made him go cold turkey quitting smoking. However, since he has quit his odor has changed. I dont know if its the smoke that covered this smell of if its cos hes been poorly. He is picking up a bit now and eating child portions but still has this smell (like rotton dog food ) coning out of his pores, even his head,....

So worried as he wont go to the docs :(

[ellzbellz]

Thankyou peeps :) he's still not had a cigarette
and he's in his 3rd week ! The smell is going slightly and he seems to be getting better. I'll mention the water as he really doesn't drink a lot ! Thanks again for the advice x

[OPositive]

If he won't go to the doctor, and you're not prepared to kidnap him and drag him there - you go to the doctor. His doctor will, presumably, have past records, and might be more able to come up with an answer. And, just because he's old, don't think you need to wear kid gloves. If it was your child, you wouldn't hesitate. In fact, he's probably secretly hoping someone will take the problem out of his hands, but he has to maintain a image of independence. I'm 61. This is how old people are. :)

[Ricobord]

That's terrific that he quit smoking. But sometimes, pungent body odor indicates a liver problem. It would be worth some simple blood tests to check liver function.

[deltakilo]

He's detoxing still.  Depending on how much fluids/vitamins/exercise/sweating he does it could take a month to several more before that odor goes away.  Congrats to him for quitting!