Funny smell

[Diamondbabe]

Morning All,I have noticed this morning a strange smell coming from hubby.

It's difficult to explain.

Just wondered if this could be related to his condition ?

[Fibro2021]

If this strange smell is reminiscent of something stale, boiled cabbage, or garlic, it may be related to toxins from the gut not being neutralized in the liver and being released through the lungs and pores in the skin.

[Diamondbabe in reply to Fibro2021]

Hi Fibro,Yes it's could be that.

His alcohol intake has increased recently, so it could explain why he has this smell.

I have tried cleaning, thinking it was the house, but I can't get rid of the smell.

X

[Fibro2021 in reply to Diamondbabe]

Your husband's doctor could recommend increasing the dose of lactulose for bowel cleansing if your husband is already taking it. This may help to some extent in eliminating toxins.

[Diamondbabe]

He isn't on any medication for his liver symptoms yet. He hasn't spoken with the specialist yet.His appointment has been cancelled 3 times since last year.

I get the feeling that they have given up with him because he is in denial still and doesn't want to stop drinking.

[Elizableu]

Yes it is unfortunately, I know it's too much info but my wees smell horrible when I drank

[Diamondbabe in reply to Elizableu]

His wee smells too.It's not a sweet smell. It's stale .

I have told him he drinks this morning. Passed him clean clothes and told him to wash and change.I am in the next room if he needs help.

If he changes and washs I

[Diamondbabe in reply to Diamondbabe]

I will know if it's his clothes or something more.He looks terrible

[Diamondbabe in reply to Diamondbabe]

Not drinks, stinks predictive text sorry

[Readlots]

Not related to liver, but then we can get other illnesses too…, If it smells like nail varnish remover , or almonds, it could be ketones from diabetes.in which case it’s an urgent trip to the GP or A&E.

[Oldbits]

Hi, it could be fetor hepaticus if it's a musty, garlic smell. I asked the same question a few years back when my hubbie was bad. Not a lot you can do about it though, I just febreezed everything... 😀including his bedding. it's the toxins trying to find an other way out. But can also be a precursor to HE, sorry. Dr put him lactulose etc and it helped a bit.

[Diamondbabe in reply to Oldbits]

I will try that and watch out for decline in mental confusion.He looks terrible today. Yellowing round his eyes.

Thank you for your help.

X

[Oldbits in reply to Diamondbabe]

Sorry you're having such a hard time, hope you get to see someone soon. It's so hard fighting an uphill battle to get them to see sense. Take care xx

[LeverHead]

But the most urgent and important thing here is he needs to stop drinking as soon as possible. And sooner means immediately, frankly. And be on a diet for ESLD. Sending prayers...

[PadoJoe]

Severe liver disease causes a sweet and musty smell both on the breath in urine and oozes out the pores, causing stinky farts as well which is another sign of the limited time left in liver failure

[Diamondbabe in reply to PadoJoe]

Morning,I managed to get him in the shower and change his clothes so I will see if the smell improves today.

I tried talking about his drinking,but fell on deaf ears again.

He was in pain after the shower with his fractured spine.

Another day, another challenge.

Thank you all. X

[PadoJoe in reply to Diamondbabe]

I reposted about the odor when I read this thread and saw some did not know and can now research that it is part of liver issues. There is not a list of symptoms that each liver patient will experience. We will all have some of them but each persons journey is unique. But knowing what to watch for helps individuals know when real serious things are going on. I have not seen anything about nose bleeds but those are very serious.