What could cause my 4 yr old's breath to smell ammonia-like ALL the time, even when his teeth are clean?

Question

well....he does eat at regular intervals but is a fussy eater and his menu rarely varies. he gets enough fluids too.

Answer 1

probably like my son, he doesn't like to eat and he smells like a person ALWAYS on the Atkins diet!

Answer 2

He drinks urine.

Answer 3

acids from  the stomach

Answer 4

could be kidney disease.  talk to the doctor.

Answer 5

lots of different things, the most disconcerting is kidney disease.  he needs to see a doctor, and don't clean his breath in any way before he goes.  doc will want to smell it.

Answer 6

As funny as it sounds he could have a sinus infection.

Answer 7

I heard you can have bad breath if you have cavities. Maybe take him to the dentist.

I know when I was younger the doctor had me breath on his face. He said sour smelling breath meant I was sick. I can't remember what illness it was exactly but I remember thinking it was weird he checked my breathe.

Either way, I would take it seriously. Take him to the doctor and/or dentist.

Answer 8

+Does he still suck a pacifier, thumb or other object? This can cause bad breath.

+GERD (acid reflux) causes bad breath.

+Ammonia breath can be a sign of a kidney problem according to medical websites.

+Sinus infection or something lodged in his nose can cause bad breath.

Consult your pediatrician.