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What causes dialysis patients to have sweet taste in their mouth?

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Dr. Fred McCurdy answered

Specializes in Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis

Ketosis: I am thinking you might be a diabetic. If I am wrong, i apologize. I have searched for causes of a sweet taste in the mouth and have come up with two possible reasons - high blood sugar and high ketones (usually seen in diabetes). See your doctor and tell her/him what you are experiencing.

Answered 7/7/2015

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