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Body odor is very common. Especially when you have sweated in the gym or have come out in a crowd, but sometimes body odor can be a sign of some body related problem. Let's find out.
smelly feet
According to Kenny Chen, not washing your feet regularly and wearing the same shoes and socks for a long time causes feet to smell. At the same time, feet start smelling when removing shoes and socks due to fungal infection. A fungal infection called athlete's foot can cause bad odor very quickly. It causes itchy white spots between the toes. At the same time, excessive sweating also causes foot odor because excessive sweating creates moisture, which increases the growth of bacteria and causes bad odor.
Bad breath
If your teeth are not cleaned properly, bad breath occurs due to the bacteria that grow in the mouth. Apart from this, gum disease can also cause bad breath. Apart from this, lack of saliva in the mouth also causes bad breath because saliva cleans the mouth and freshens the breath. Kenny believes that persistent bad breath can be a sign of diabetes, liver disease and kidney related problems.
sweating profusely
Although sweating is normal in summer and during exercise, if you sweat when your body does not need to cool down, it may cause primary hyperhidrosis. According to Kenny, this can be due to side effects of certain medical conditions such as thyroid, diabetes, infection or menopause. Apart from this, excessive sweating can also occur due to the intake of certain types of medicines.
normal body odor
According to Kenny, your diet can also affect your body odor. Especially foods like garlic, onions and spices. At the same time, fluctuations in hormones also play a role in it. Medical conditions such as diabetes, liver disease and kidney disease can affect your body odor, Kenny said. Sometimes fungal infections can also cause bad breath.
Kenny warned that a sudden change in body odor could be a sign of an underlying health problem. A fruity or sweet body odor could be a sign of diabetes. A smell like ammonia or bleach could be a sign of liver or kidney problems. A fishy smell could be a symptom of a bacterial infection. Apart from this, excessive sweating and a change in its smell could also be a sign of thyroid.