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I constantly smell a sweet-like smell making me want to vomit. what can cause this?

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Sweet not too good: Nasal and/or sinus inflammation can cause altered smell. Less likely a tumor. However, diabetic ketoacidosis can cause a sweet odor secondary to excessive ketone production and can be an acute medical emergency.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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