Fish odor syndrome is a condition that is characterized by an odor similar to that of a decaying fish.
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Fish odor syndrome is a condition that is characterized by an odor similar to that of a decaying fish.
Yes, the fish odor syndrome is a genetic condition. Also known as trimethylaminuria, it is a genetic disorder in which the body is unable to break down Trimethylamine, a chemical compound that has a pungent odor. Trimethylamine has been described as smelling like rotting fish, rotting eggs, garbage, or urine. While there is no cure for this, it can be managed.
Sometimes it’s caused by faulty genes that a person inherits from their parents, but this isn’t always the case. There’s currently no cure, but there are things that can help. Many people with this condition inherit this faulty version of a gene from both their parents. This means they have two of the faulty gene.
symptoms can be present from birth, but they may not start until later in life, often around puberty. The only symptom is an unpleasant smell, typically of rotting fish – although it can be described as smelling like other things – that can affect the: breath, sweat, pee, vaginal fluids. The smell may be constant or may come and go.