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ODOR

Ask the Following Questions:

  1. Is there coma or disturbances of consciousness? The presence of coma or disturbances of consciousness should suggest alcoholism, diabetic acidosis, uremia, and hepatic coma.
  2. Is the odor sweet? The presence of a sweet odor to the breath should suggest diabetic acidosis, alcoholism, and maple syrup urine disease.
  3. Is the odor unpleasant or foul? The presence of an unpleasant or foul odor should suggest uremia, hepatic coma, anaerobic infections in the mouth or nasopharynx, and isovaleric aciduria.

DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP

Routine laboratory work includes a CBC, urinalysis, chemistry panel, blood alcohol level, and tests for serum acetone and serum amino acids. Urine for chromatography may help pick up certain keto acids. A culture of the mouth, gums, and nasopharynx may be necessary to diagnose anaerobic infections.

 

Book Source Details

  • Book Title: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs
  • Author(s): R. Douglas Collins
  • Year of Publication: 2003
  • Copyright Details: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs, Copyright © 2003 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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Copyright Details: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs, Copyright © 2008 Williams & Wilkins.

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Title: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs
Authors: R. Douglas Collins
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Copyright: 2003
ISBN: 0-7817-3805-9

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