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Exhausted child and a strange smell

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BlueDinosaurs · 15/01/2025 19:49

My daughter is 9 and for the last few days has just been absolutely shattered. Laying down in bed almost as soon as they get in from school. Bit of stomach ache going on, no diarrhoea or sickness, some blood in her poo. Not a huge amount. Off her food a little bit but is eating things like toast, fruit and yogurts. Generally just under the weather but the main thing that I have noticed is that she has an odd smell about her. After she has been for a poo it has a really odd smell to it and her breath does too - the same smell. Has anyone encountered this? I’m assuming it’s a version of a stomach bug but it’s the odd smell finding a bit unsettling. Any advice welcome, thank you.

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LuckysDadsHat · 15/01/2025 19:56

I would rule out diabetes, but some parents can just smell when there child or family member is sick. I csn always smell when my children or husband is sick or coming down with something.

Whatzzitz · 15/01/2025 19:56

diabetes?

although she might just be coming down with an illness, children often smell different if unwell.

Pointpoint · 15/01/2025 19:56

It’s a well known fact that mums can tell when their kids are coming down with some thing as they smell different. It’s odd but proven.

Providing shes not smelling sweet or like pear drops (signs of diabetes) see how she goes for a few days.

Based off the blood in her poo it might be worth speaking to the GP anyway and ruling a few things out. Is it bright red fresh blood or a darker red? The bright red is normally less of a worry

AFingerofFudge · 15/01/2025 19:56

Or (not to say it won't be diabetes, just giving you my view) it could be like DS1- when he was younger he would sometimes smell funny when he was ill (tonsillitis, a big, a cold). I would smell his illness too. It was weird, and didn't happen with the other 2 DC's.

Bizarred · 15/01/2025 19:56

The tiredness and the blood in poo combination is concerning. I'd call 111.

itsgettingweird · 15/01/2025 19:55

Hercisback1 · 15/01/2025 19:51

Get her checked for diabetes asap

Was my immediate thought on reading this.

Especially if it smells like fruity smell.

And by immediate - ring 111 as likely an a and e job.

CheesePlantFeet · 15/01/2025 19:54

Take her to the drs! If she smells sweet, I'd worry about diabetes. Blood in her poo needs checking by dr too

Anyotherdude · 15/01/2025 19:53

I third the diabetes check - especially if it smells like chemical pear drops…

Createausername1970 · 15/01/2025 19:53

I was going to say rule out diabetes too.

FadedRed · 15/01/2025 19:52

What is the odour like? If it’s like alcohol or pear drops, then you need to take her to A&E as she could have developed Type 1 diabetes, and this is an medical emergency.
Is she drinking and weeing more than normal?

crumblingschools · 15/01/2025 19:52

I was going to say check for diabetes, although that is normally a sweet smell

Caffeineneedednow · 15/01/2025 19:52

If the smell is sweet or smells like pears test for diabetes fast

Caerulea · 15/01/2025 19:52

I'd give 111 a ring tbh, it's an odd combination of symptoms & blood in poo always needs checking.

CheeseyOnionPie · 15/01/2025 19:52

Could be type 1 diabetes. Get her to doctor asap. Have them specifically test to rule it out.

Muthaofcats · 15/01/2025 19:51

Weird you say this as I noticed the same about my daughter tonight! Has been extremely tired and apparently falling asleep at school but also just smells funny.

Hercisback1 · 15/01/2025 19:51

Get her checked for diabetes asap

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