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Is there a connection between kidney function and body odor?

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Yes it is: When your kidnes are not functioning properly there is build up of chemicals in the body and can give bad odor.The common causes of bad odor are diet and hormone level and alcohol.

Dr Naguib and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/5/2013

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