odd question about sweat

Whispera, MSN, RN · Jul 16, 2011

It could be something he ate or drank, or a medication, or something going on in his body...maybe he needs to see his doctor, especially since it smells like corn that's been in the garbage!

Caeli_89(SN) · Jul 16, 2011

He said he hasn't eaten anything different or changed his meds

PedsDrNurseTheo, ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, EMT-P, NP · Jul 16, 2011

We cannot give medical advice on this forum - see the TOS.

That said, it might be wise to suggest that your father see a physician; unusual and drastic changes in body chemistry may be cause for concern.

AgentBeast, BSN, RN · Jul 16, 2011

The sweating could be adrenopause or male menopause, but it's best to see a physician.

hopefulwhoop · Jul 16, 2011

We cannot give medical advice on this forum - see the TOS.
That said, it might be wise to suggest that your father see a physician; unusual and drastic changes in body chemistry may be cause for concern.

I don't see how this is asking for advice... She's simply asking for opinions on what it might be. But, I do agree that he should see his PCP, though there's a good chance they won't find anything wrong.

Double-Helix, BSN, RN · Jul 16, 2011

I don't see how this is asking for advice... She's simply asking for opinions on what it might be. But, I do agree that he should see his PCP, though there's a good chance they won't find anything wrong.

Asking for advice = asking for opinions thoughts about an issue. The OP is asking for possible medical reasons for her father's possible medical condition. How is this not asking for advice?

hopefulwhoop · Jul 16, 2011

Asking for advice = asking for opinions thoughts about an issue. The OP is asking for possible medical reasons for her father's possible medical condition. How is this not asking for advice?

The thing is I have seen multiple threads like this, where the OP just states they're asking the question about a pt. In that case, it's not considered advice. But, when the OP indicates it's about a family member or friend, it's all of a sudden considered asking for advice.

Eg, 'I have a pt who has these symptoms, what do you think it is?' In this situation, people give multiple reasons and ideas. Now, in a situation like this, 'My mother has these symptoms. What do you think it is?' It's considered asking for advice. I don't get it. Makes no sense to me.

Double-Helix, BSN, RN · Jul 16, 2011

The thing is I have seen multiple threads like this, where the OP just states they're asking the question about a pt. In that case, it's not considered advice. But, when the OP indicates it's about a family member or friend, it's all of a sudden considered asking for advice.
Eg, 'I have a pt who has these symptoms, what do you think it is?' In this situation, people give multiple reasons and ideas. Now, in a situation like this, 'My mother has these symptoms. What do you think it is?' It's considered asking for advice. I don't get it. Makes no sense to me.

I've seen those threads too. But I've also seen a lot of replies that a suggest the poster discuss the matter with the health care team. The problem is that not all people on this site are nurses, even if they say they are. Someone might come on here thinking "there are a lot of nurses on this site. I bet they know what's going on with my dad." We don't know and can't predict how they will act on the information they receive here. So for liability, it is the policy on allnurses that users do not give any medical or legal advice, about a patient or not.

Editorial Team / Admin · Jul 16, 2011

As stated above, we cannot provide personal medical advice for self or family/friends.

Please have your father checked out by his Healthcare Provider if he has concerns.

We hope all is well.