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Should i be worried if my little boy of 7 smells like syrup?

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Maybe......: There is a genetic disease --maple-syrup urine disease. If you are concerned about how your child smells, discuss it with his pediatrician. Specific testing can be done.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/23/2016

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A member asked:

Should i be worried if my little boy of 7 smells like syrup?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Levine answered

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

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