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Persistent Body Odor: Possible Causes & Connection to Health Conditions


Question
I hope this doesn't sound crazy.  I have a very strong odor to my sweat, urine, feces and during my menstrual cycle.  The best way I can describe it is a very strong "raw meat" or protein odor. It's been going on about a month now.  I have been recently diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, pre-diabetes and my doctor is watching further labs for auto immune hepatitis.  I have high cholesterol that has been controlled with medicine (Simvastatin) and diet. I am overweight by about 50 pounds.  I will be 40 in December.  I got an IUD a few months ago also.  The Simvastatin is the only prescription I currently take. If you need any more information, please let me know.

Answer
I would ask your doctor about it.  I wonder if you are passing protein in the urine?  Important to get that checked out--could be a kidney problem. It's common to have sweet breath (almost sickeningly sweet) with diabetes, but the protein smell I'm unfamiliar with.