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When i wake up in the morning i have a sour body odor. what might be causing it?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Food you ate: Often, the food you eat can be smelled through your skins pores, especially if they are high in spices, etc. Try to play detective and note if you are eating anything differently that would make your sin emit odors. best wishes.

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Answered 8/25/2015

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