My flatmate stinks
My flatmate stinks
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Is there a test for fish odor syndrome, and if so, where can I get it? No matter how often I shower, use underarm deodorant or brush my teeth, my body and breath smell really bad. I can see how people react to me.
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Fish odor syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes people to emit the smell of rotting fish. The odor can be mild or strong, but it has nothing to do with personal hygiene - the problem is an enzyme deficiency that prevents the breakdown of trimethylamine (TMA), a byproduct of protein digestion released by bacteria that live in the gut. The medical name for the condition is primary trimethylaminuria.