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What Causes The Smell Of Ammonia Coming Off Of Me Whenever I Bathe?

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Posted on Tue, 29 Mar 2022
Question: Hi there I have been having an issue for months now every time I shower I smell ammonia I changed shampoo several times thinking that was it and it’s obviously not and the smell has become prudent where others can smell it coming off me while my hair is still wet? Any information would be greatly appreciated
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Parth Goswami (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Further evaluation is needed. Kindly read answer below.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You should rule out any kidney or liver disease if present by following investigations.
_serum sgpt, serum sgot
_serum urea, serum creatinine
_egfr estimation
In liver and kidney disease detoxification process of body affected. So ammonia not detoxified and smell can be there.

If your liver and kidney profile results within range then rule out chronic sinusitis and Rhinitis by paranasal sinus X Ray and rhinoscopy nose examination. For nose examination through rhinoscopy, you can consult otorhinolaryngologist.

If all these comes normal then no need to worry.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth
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What Causes The Smell Of Ammonia Coming Off Of Me Whenever I Bathe?

Brief Answer: Further evaluation is needed. Kindly read answer below. Detailed Answer: Hi, You should rule out any kidney or liver disease if present by following investigations. _serum sgpt, serum sgot _serum urea, serum creatinine _egfr estimation In liver and kidney disease detoxification process of body affected. So ammonia not detoxified and smell can be there. If your liver and kidney profile results within range then rule out chronic sinusitis and Rhinitis by paranasal sinus X Ray and rhinoscopy nose examination. For nose examination through rhinoscopy, you can consult otorhinolaryngologist. If all these comes normal then no need to worry. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth