10 body odors that can indicate illness

Many emergency doctors told reporters that not only does the cause of poisoning need to be judged by the sense of smell, but diagnostic clues for many other emergencies can also be found through smell, and many smells "will be unforgettable once you smell them." According to incomplete statistics, we have listed the 10 most common special smells in the emergency room.

Garlic flavor :

If the patient is poisoned by organophosphorus pesticides or accidentally ingests the rodenticide zinc phosphide, a special pungent garlic smell will appear in the patient's mouth.

Rotten apple flavor :

It is more common in diabetic patients, especially those with ketoacidosis. It may seem that there are no special symptoms, but this smell can indicate that the patient's condition is worsening and a large amount of ketone bodies are being produced in the body. An experienced doctor will handle the situation promptly.

Bitter almond flavor :

People suffering from cyanide poisoning will emit this smell.

Ammonia odor :

It smells like a septic tank or urine. When a patient suffers from renal failure, due to the inability to metabolize normally, the levels of creatinine and urea nitrogen in the body increase, and this special taste will be produced in the mouth. Combined with physical signs such as edema, diseases such as nephritis and uremia may be considered.

Liver odor :

This is also a smell similar to ammonia, which is extremely special and impressive. Patients with severe liver disease may smell ammonia and urea due to metabolic abnormalities, especially those with cirrhosis and hepatic coma.

Fecal odor :

Some patients have a fecal odor in their mouths when they are sent to the emergency department, which is more common in patients with acute peritonitis and intestinal obstruction.

Bloody smell:

In cases of bleeding gums, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, hemoptysis due to tuberculosis, hemoptysis due to bronchial dilatation, etc., the patient can smell blood in the mouth.

Sour smell:

The mouth tastes sour and smelly, and the patient may have indigestion problems.

Sweet smell:

It is more common in patients with diabetic foot.

Foul smell:

Patients with special bacterial infections such as gangrene.