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What Causes A Smell Of Ammonia In Night Sweat Of An Alcoholic?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Jan 2017
Question: Hi. Dr. Does amonia smelling night sweats result from alcohol in excess?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely so. Mostly from self urination!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Ammonia smell is more likely from urine. We ay not often realize that we may be having minimal urine leakage. I will suggest that you try to see if there are any leakages every morning you wake up or during the entire day. Alcohol is unlikely to be a cause of this directly. For how long has this been going on if I may ask.

For now, monitor this and get back to me if you note any leakages. I wish you well.
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What Causes A Smell Of Ammonia In Night Sweat Of An Alcoholic?

Brief Answer: Unlikely so. Mostly from self urination! Detailed Answer: Hi, Ammonia smell is more likely from urine. We ay not often realize that we may be having minimal urine leakage. I will suggest that you try to see if there are any leakages every morning you wake up or during the entire day. Alcohol is unlikely to be a cause of this directly. For how long has this been going on if I may ask. For now, monitor this and get back to me if you note any leakages. I wish you well.