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A member asked:
Started smelling sweet odor in the bathroom weeks ago. at first thought it urine, but now i've realized stool and rectal mucus also sweet. what?
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Check Blood Sugar: The sweet smell you are describing can be worrisome for ketoacidosis. A finding that can occur in diabetics. While this is not clearly the diagnosis, you should see a physician as soon as possible to have blood work checked.
Answered 6/25/2017
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