I am a kidney patient and I have been experiencing a strong odor. Does anyone have any suggestions to help eliminate this issue??
Kidney Odor: I am a kidney patient and I... - Kidney Dialysis
Kidney Odor
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What kind of odour Family? Have any of your bloods increased etc
where is the odour coming from?
It is hard to describe the odor it is extremely foul I shower everyday every day sometimes twice a day. My levels according to my doctors are fine. I just dont know what to do.
I too had a strong body odor that most deodorant’s didn’t handle. I started taking a probiotic from Dr Gundy (not for that reason) and I no longer have that odor. The only thing I did or took differently was the probiotic so it must have been coming from my gut. One warning! Do not take it at same time as your meds- wait two hours between the prescribed drugs and the probiotic!
It has a name - uremia - which can develop in end-stage CKD. In dialysis patients, uremic levels in the blood can be "off" due to various imbalances which can lead to an "ammonia" type of body odor. (If you're a diabetic, the smell can also be a bit sweet.) There are some reports indicating that dialysis patients may also have an altered sense of smell which can influence one's perceptions. I think Three Kids' advice is interesting - could probiotics might help with uremia? My hubby never tried probiotics specifically for that but it's worth checking it out in my opinion. (He used probiotics for c-diff while on dialysis; his digestion loved it.) Above all, bring your concern to your nephrologist's attention - an adjustment in your dialysis treatment may be possible too. That would be ideal. If not, perhaps he'll let you try probiotics. Or maybe do both! I truly hope you find a solution.