Body odor: 7 signals that may indicate health problems

Besides the fact that it is a sign of poor hygiene, bad breath can also warn us of various diseases or infections that can affect the gums, throat or lungs.

To have a certain body odor is completely normal and, although many of them are quite unpleasant, they play an important role in the body, for example, are involved in the release of toxic substances and regulation of body temperature.





However, although we all have our own body odor, in some cases, it becomes more sharp and unpleasant, which in turn can alert us about chronic health problems, such as infections or even cancer.

William Hanson, Professor of anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, says that several studies have shown that diseases cause chemical changes in our body.

Some of these diseases can be identified by analyzing the changes of body odor, and almost always in such cases, the presence of disease is confirmed by a professional medical assessment.

If at some point the smell becomes more noticeable and difficult to eliminate, it is important to pay attention to it, because it can be an alarming signal, which can tell us about any health problems.

 

1. Bad body odor due to fungal infection



Vaginal discharge are normal when their color from transparent to white, but without peculiar smell. When they become more dense and there is the smell of yeast or bread dough, then this may be the result of candidiasis or any other fungal infection normally present in this intimate region.

In most cases, these disorders are associated with pregnancy, diabetes, or taking antibiotics. Fungal infection usually also causes itching and irritation.

 

2. Strong foot odor

The smell of your feet is just unbearable and you are unable to neutralize him? Although today there are many deodorants and products to solve this problem, in some cases, the smell of Tala can't win, no matter how much effort you made.

Strong foot odor indicates the presence of bacteria and fungithat, when in contact with air, decompose and emit an unpleasant odor.

This type of disorder may occur in particular as a result of hormonal changes, lack of proper hygiene and for nervous disorders.

 

3. Bad breath





Bad breath is a result of bad oral hygiene or any type of infection, which creates a favorable environment for bacterial growth.

This smell can significantly lower quality of life, because it creates serious problems with self-esteem and promotes social isolation.

Some of his reasons include:

  • Inflammation in the mouth

  • Caries

  • Gum disease

  • Pulmonary infection

  • Throat infection

  • Eating certain foods such as garlic and raw onions

 

4. The smell of fish

Fishy smell in the vaginal area often brings discomfort and it is very difficult to control, especially when its origin is unknown.

If the flavor becomes more intense after intercourse or menstruation, it is very likely that it is a symptom of bacterial vaginosis, a condition that occurs when "bad" bacteria outnumber the "good".

Symptoms can include discharge of gray, pain, itching and burning.

 

5. Bad smell from the armpits





Bacteria that thrive in the armpits are the main reason that causes body odour. If you do not maintain proper hygiene and not to use deodorants, it is possible that the smell will manifest itself with all its intensity.

However, in some cases, this occurs because of the disease, known as bromidesassociated with a malfunction of the apocrine glands, which causes a very unpleasant smell that is impossible to kill no perfumes.

6. A strong smell of urine

Urine has a characteristic smell, which is familiar to most of us. However, when the smell is strong, pungent, unpleasant, it is a signal that should pay attention, because it alerts you to various diseases.

Here are some possible causes of this smell:

  • The reaction to any medicine or vitamins

  • Reaction to something you ate asparagus

  • Kidney disease or the urinary tract

  • Urinary tract infection

  • Diabetes

In most cases, is accompanied by a strong odor , dark yellow color of urine and slight burning when urinating.

 

7. Bad smell of the scalp

The scalp can be unpleasant to smell as a result of various disorders in the body.

You may think that this is a consequence of insufficient hygiene, but not in all cases, this is true. Excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands or in some types of yeast infection can cause unpleasant smell accompanied by itching and redness.published

 

 

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