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What Causes Child To Have Bad Odor Inspite Of Being Clean?
I have a 5 year old student who has the odor of a skunk. This has been going on for months, hygiene is not the issue, he bathes and brushed his teeth. If You get close and sniff him, he smells normal, breath is normal, but a foot or two away, and he smells like skunk. It can fill up a room.
Fri, 20 Oct 2017
Hi... I understand your concern. But abnormal body odor can be a clinical pointer towards inborn error of metabolism. I suggest you consult his pediatrician regarding this and get his screened for inborn errors of metabolism.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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