10 Liver Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Bad Breath
Bad breath can be quite embarrassing, potentially leaving us reluctant to speak or open our mouths at all, except to eat. It is usually caused by a build-up of certain bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria omit an unpleasant odor which is what we smell. These bacteria are not always the cause of bad breath, though.
Liver disease can lead to a high volume of dimethyl sulfide in the blood. This causes your breath to take on an unpleasant, musky odor that is known as fetor hepaticus. It is also sometimes known as the breath of the dead. Such a strong and distinct odor is a clear sign that you may have liver disease.
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