Fetor hepaticus is a chronic odor in your breath. It's different from normal bad breath. Normal breath odor is often linked to food and can be worse in the morning.‌ But fetor hepaticus has a more ...

Fetor hepaticus occurs when your breath has a strong, musty smell. It’s a sign that your liver is having trouble doing its job of filtering out toxic substances, usually due to severe liver disease.

Fetor hepaticus, also known as ‘breath of the dead’, is a condition in which the breath of the patient is sweetish, musty, and occasionally fecal in nature. It is associated with portal hypertension ...

Fatty liver disease is where fat builds up in the cells of your liver. There are two main types of fatty liver disease - non-alcoholic and alcohol-related liver disease. As the name would suggest, the ...

Just as the human nose interprets a whiff of smoke as a warning of fire, electronic noses can detect the unique “scent signatures” of diseases, from bacterial infections to lung cancer. Consisting of ...

A hospital doctor breaks down 12 visible clues that can signal serious liver disease—from nail changes and spider veins to ascites, jaundice, bruising, and the telltale “fetor hepaticus” breath.

Q: Which doctor should be consulted for symptoms of encephalopathy in a patient with liver disease? A: If the symptoms are acute, the patient may require emergency care in the emergency department. If ...