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My 4 year old has been drinking a lot of water and his mouth smells like acid like a battery acid what could this be?

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alpop · 13/11/2024 13:09

The past two days I've really noticed how much water (with a tiny bit dilution juice) he is drinking. He's asking me a lot for more. He will down it then ask for another one

His mouth smells like an acidic smell like battery acid. I have no better way of explaining it. It's smelt like that since yesterday. His older sisters have noticed it too and said he smells weird

He's well otherwise. He was running a lot today and has been at his nursery.

He's maybe eating slightly more. But he's completely well other wise

Diabetes runs in my family. My brother is type 1 and was really unwell at 5 years old. My mum didn't notice anything until he was passing out then admitted to hospital.

Does anyone have any ideas??

OP posts:
ManhattanPopcorn · 13/11/2024 21:54

A sinus infection can also cause a strong smell.

BarbaraHoward · 13/11/2024 21:52

JLou08 · 13/11/2024 21:48

Not sure why you are posting this. You clearly know it's a sign of diabetes. Children can fall into comas with undiagnosed diabetes. Call 111, don't ask mumsnet

Not sure why you're posting this. You can clearly see that the OP made a doctor's appointment hours ago and that the child is fine.

Original poster
alpop · 13/11/2024 21:48

@Hungrycaterpillarsmummy the dr didn't say anything about a cold etc.

Is the smell really strong on your child? I can smell him from the other side of the couch. He's not showing any signs of a cold. The smell doesn't go away with him drinking lots of water or brushing his teeth or eating. My oldest gave him a mint to try to stop the smell and it didn't work

My oldest had a strange smell when she had a cold as a toddler but it's not the same smell as that, that was a really recognisable cold smell I can't describe it but you could tell it was a cold/flu smell.

OP posts:
JLou08 · 13/11/2024 21:48

Not sure why you are posting this. You clearly know it's a sign of diabetes. Children can fall into comas with undiagnosed diabetes. Call 111, don't ask mumsnet

Differentstarts · 13/11/2024 21:47

alpop · 13/11/2024 21:45

@Badgerandfox227 he had the finger prick test and it came back as 5.4 which is normal

So we were given a cup for a urine sample and if that's clear then he has a full blood test

There was no throat infection etc

He still has the strong smell in his mouth and is still drinking loads

The dr said she isn't worried but to do all the tests anyway.

That's brilliant fingers crossed everything is OK

BarbaraHoward · 13/11/2024 21:46

alpop · 13/11/2024 21:45

@Badgerandfox227 he had the finger prick test and it came back as 5.4 which is normal

So we were given a cup for a urine sample and if that's clear then he has a full blood test

There was no throat infection etc

He still has the strong smell in his mouth and is still drinking loads

The dr said she isn't worried but to do all the tests anyway.

Great news OP, thanks for coming back. Hopefully he feels better soon. You must have been so worried.

Original poster
alpop · 13/11/2024 21:45

@Badgerandfox227 he had the finger prick test and it came back as 5.4 which is normal

So we were given a cup for a urine sample and if that's clear then he has a full blood test

There was no throat infection etc

He still has the strong smell in his mouth and is still drinking loads

The dr said she isn't worried but to do all the tests anyway.

OP posts:
Enchente · 13/11/2024 21:44

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x2boys · 13/11/2024 21:28

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 13/11/2024 21:17

Be interesting to see what op says.

I think he could just have the onset of a cold/virus
My son's breath smells like that when he gets ill.

Maybe ,but with the unquenchable thirst and a history of type 1 diabetes in the family it's best to take it seriously ,DKA is life threatening

AnnaDelvorkina · 13/11/2024 21:22

Hope your LO is ok now, OP.

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 13/11/2024 21:17

Be interesting to see what op says.

I think he could just have the onset of a cold/virus
My son's breath smells like that when he gets ill.

Outtherelookingin · 13/11/2024 21:11

alpop · 13/11/2024 13:23

I've gotten an appointment this afternoon for him

Hope he's OK OP- how did it go.

Lavenderflower · 13/11/2024 21:10

My first thoughts were diabetes.

purplepandas · 13/11/2024 21:08

Wishing your son well @alpop

TheSerenityPrayer · 13/11/2024 21:01

@alpop I'm sorry for all the harsh posts you've received.
I hope your son is okay.

Please don't worry about being overcautious....it doesn't sound like you are, but even if that were the case it's better to waste someone's time than risk something serious happening to your ds.

iamyourequal · 13/11/2024 20:42

Why don’t the morons coming on here to have a go at the OP bother to read her posts first? She is doing the right thing and has presumably by now had her DC at the doctor’s appointment. She must be stressed to hell and back and a bit of kindness would go a long way.

Newsenmum · 13/11/2024 20:30

Please let us know how it goes

TheRosesAreInBloom · 13/11/2024 20:26

Thinking of you and your son OP, hope all went well today x

queenmeadhbh · 13/11/2024 20:26

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GargoylesofBeelzebub · 13/11/2024 20:24

Thinking of you and your DC OP

Kazzy5055 · 13/11/2024 20:24

I work as as general nurse and this sounds very much like diabetes.

BlueMoanday · 13/11/2024 20:13

alpop · 13/11/2024 13:23

I've gotten an appointment this afternoon for him

@alpop how did it go?

BarbaraHoward · 13/11/2024 19:50

stichguru · 13/11/2024 19:42

Diabetes runs in your family. Your child has symptoms of diabetes. Stop asking random people what could be wrong and go to the doctor!

Time runs on. Almost seven hours have passed since OP first posted. RTFT!

Blondeshavemorefun · 13/11/2024 19:49

Glad you made an appointment but as like all the others - diabetes would have been my first thought with family history and symptoms

NewGreenDuck · 13/11/2024 19:45

stichguru · 13/11/2024 19:42

Diabetes runs in your family. Your child has symptoms of diabetes. Stop asking random people what could be wrong and go to the doctor!

I think you will find that she has done just that.