HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Sometime i smell foul even though there is nothing around with that smell. also sometime when i pull a deep breathe i smell more like ammonia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Robert Wilson answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Check liver enzymes: Ammonia is produced in tissue and metabolized to urea , then excreted by the kidneys. An odor of ammonia may indicate a liver that is not functioning well. Common causes are hepatitis or cirrhosis. A check of liver enzymes, ammonia level, and physical exam.

Answered 2/25/2018

384 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Im having pains on my right side by my hip, hurts worse to breathe deep or move certian ways, have some odor with urine like a old diaper smell?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I just started having pain when taking a deep breath, i was on a bus the other day that had the smell of weed in it but it's been over 24 hours.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I got a tooth pulled last week thursday and my breath smells funny. I brush it normal and use mouthwash but it still smells?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

I have been having a few vaginal issues. I have been having an itch, and this bad odor, sometimes fishy and sometimes it smells like ammonia.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I just went to change my tampon. I went through the tampon and into the pad. Why does it smell like ammonia and not just a little, but very strong.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is ammonia smell in you breath a sign of danger?
What would cause ammonia smell on breath?
If your blood ammonia level is high can you smell it on your breath?
I have bad breath odor that smells like ammonia and/or feces. I was tested negative for halitosis, negative for sinus or tonsil problems and GI tested?
Ammonia like smell when deep breathing. And lightheadedness for 3 days all day without movement. No other symptoms. What could it be? Please.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.