#AlcoholSmell #NonDrinker #BodyOdor
Hey there! 🌟 Have you ever wondered why someone might smell like alcohol even if they’ve never touched a drop? It might seem puzzling, but fear not, I’ve got some answers for you! Let’s dive into this interesting topic together. 🕵️♀️
Why Does Someone Smell Like Alcohol Without Drinking?
First things first, let’s talk about a few possible reasons why a person might exude an alcohol-like scent without actually consuming any alcoholic beverages:
1. Metabolic Disorders:
– Some metabolic disorders like ketoacidosis or liver disease can cause a distinctive smell that mimics alcohol due to the breakdown of chemicals in the body.
2. Spilled Alcohol:
– Accidental spillage of alcoholic drinks on clothes or skin can lead to the lingering scent even if the person didn’t drink it.
3. Fermentation Processes:
– Sometimes, natural processes within the body or on the skin can lead to the fermentation of sugars, creating an alcohol-like smell.
When Should You See a Doctor?
If you or someone you know is continuously experiencing an alcohol-like odor without any plausible explanation, here are some signs that it might be time to consult a healthcare professional:
1. Persistent Odor:
– If the smell doesn’t go away despite bathing or changing clothes, it could indicate an underlying medical issue.
2. Additional Symptoms:
– If the smell is accompanied by other worrisome symptoms like nausea, fatigue, or confusion, it’s essential to seek medical advice promptly.
3. Concerns about Health:
– If you’re concerned about your health or the health of someone else exhibiting this symptom, it’s always better to be safe than sorry by consulting a doctor.
In conclusion, smelling like alcohol when you don’t drink can be a perplexing situation. Remember, there could be harmless explanations like spilled drinks or benign skin conditions, but it’s crucial to rule out any serious underlying issues through proper medical evaluation. Stay informed, stay healthy! 💪 #HealthIsWealth
I hope this sheds some light on your query! Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions. 🌟
Cologne?
Breath that smells like acetone can be a possible sign of diabetes.
Did you use mouthwash this morning?
There are several very serious health issues that can cause this- please see a physician.
“Auto-Brewery Syndrome?” I’d think you’d know that one by now, but an interesting condition. Do you use alcohol free mouthwash?
While you should definitely follow up medically to make sure everything is fine, the odds are your breath didn’t smell of alcohol and he was just fishing for something. Cops do that shit.
Too much mouthwash?
I used to use burts bees chapstick, my mom would always ask me if I was drinking peppermint schnapps. I would pull our my chapstick and have her smell it. She still didn’t believe me.
Cops sometimes lie to gain your consent for xyz , you can also smell like alcohol if it is poured on you
Auto brewery syndrome could cause this but it’s exceedingly rare.
It’s when your bowels ferment certain foods due to specific bacteria, iirc.
Autobrewery syndrome, if accompanied by tiredness and eventually, a damaged liver
Edit: It’s extremly rare
Ask your friends to see if you have alcohol smelly breath. A cop trying to justify pulling you over to himself is not a reliable witness.
Ketonic bodies?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Also, there is a rare condition known as ‘Auto-Brewery Syndrome’ which is exactly what it sounds like (your gut ferments food into alcohol) but you won’t be getting ‘off’ on that one because if you have it you’ll still be drunk even though you didn’t drink any alcohol.
Cop probably just says that to anyone being pulled over around that time of day regardless of alcohol smell in the car to get people to forfeit their rights and perform roadside tests, which are designed to make you fail.
Police are untrustworthy assholes.
It could be legitimate and as people said below, maybe see a doctor.
That being said I assume that people in situations like this are full of shit and willing to say/do whatever they think will make their jobs easier. I’m sure more than once this cop telling someone they smelled alcohol got someone to admit “well I did have a glass of wine with dinner” or similar admittance of potential guilt.
There was one guy whose body metabolized carbs into alcohol. Dude could get blackout drunk from a loaf of bread.
Wife almost left him, he almost lost everything, nobody believed him and then he got drunk in a hospital where he was being monitored 24/7 and they saw he consumed 0 alcohol and were like “oh shit he wasn’t lying”.
How do you prove a smell in court? You don’t, it’s the cops word alone. He was trying to jam you up just to ruin your day. No other reason needed.
Hand sanitizer?
Cops are evil and they have quotas to fulfill and get kickbacks on how many people they arrest also tie truck companies pay them a lil when your car gets towed
It’s all a scam
Diabetes get checked for your glucose.
Do you use original speed stick as deodorant? Every time I smell someone who has it on it smells like they’ve been drinking
He was making it up so he could search your car. Cops are liars
It reminds me of the brewery syndrome.
Are you low carb? You might be in ketosis which affects your breath
Ketoacidosis can make your breath smell like acetone
Do you brush your teeth?
You should check your blood sugar. Elevated blood sugar (and I mean, pretty elevated) can cause your breath to smell almost fruity.
Diabetes. And if you notice this, the person needs to go to the ER
I agree with seeing a doctor. But when I was a kid I got yelled at 3 days in a row by my dad for drinking beer. He could smell it on my breath. I was 14. He was furious. Then one day he picks me up, says he’s glad I hadn’t been drinking. I put a piece of bubble gum in my mouth and BAM we figured out where the smell was coming from.
Cops love to lie so they have made up probable cause to ransack your shit.
Also diabetes.
There are some medical conditions that convert bread or rice into alcohol in your gut. You can have never drank a drop of alcohol in your life and still be wasted.
I’ve heard of a condition that can create alcohol from the food in your stomach. Also, do you use a lot of hand sanitizer? I know some of them smell like cheap vodka.