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My 2yr old daughter's sweat smells like vinegar and she sweats a lot, even out of the bath, should i have her tested?

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Dr. Jonathan Strutt answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Consult a specialist: There are a number of metabolic disorders that cause unusual body odors. Some of them can be treated by a change in the diet alone. I would recommend having your child seen by a geneticist who specializes in these rare conditions to see if further work-up is warranted.

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Answered 2/5/2017

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