The human body emits its own unique odor, which can sometimes tell more about us than we think. The natural aroma of the skin is formed by mixtures of tissue hormones, secretion of sebaceous and sweat glands, the results of our microflora. In most people, the natural smell of the skin is almost not felt and is usually pleasant. However, the intensification and change in body odor that cannot be “treated” with a shower should be a serious concern. The body thus sends a signal that something went wrong.
Kiev. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – April 05, 2021 – Lifestyle
Smell and disease
Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania, William Henson, says that changes in the smell of sweat, secretions, respiration are often caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the body, resulting from various infections and serious diseases. The expert’s opinion, in particular, is confirmed by the data of Swedish scientists, who found out what odors should be the reason for an urgent visit to the doctor.
The persistent odor of acetone can be a symptom of decompensated diabetes. Increased acetone odor in diabetes occurs due to the growth of ketone bodies in the body and warns of the threat of ketoacidotic coma. The smell of acetone is also characteristic of a number of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, digestive problems, as well as kidney and liver diseases, accompanied by edema, low back pain, problems with urination, and acetone bad breath.
Kidney disease can also be indicated by a sharp smell of urine caused by the accumulation of metabolic products in the blood plasma, which is excreted with the patient’s sweat. The pungent odor of urea can be caused by tuberculosis bacteria or diseases of the digestive system.
An equally alarming symptom is the acetic odor of the body. It can also be caused by tuberculosis, endocrine disorders, lack of vitamins D and B, purulent-inflammatory processes in the bronchi and lungs, or mastopathy in women.
The smell of yeast or fish in the vaginal area may indicate gynecological problems. Increased fishy odor after intercourse or menstruation warns of the danger of bacterial vaginosis. In addition to fungal and bacterial infections, the “flavor” of rotten fish is characteristic of protein metabolism.
In addition to the above, the disease has many odors. For example, the smell of rotten meat is characteristic of severe stages of oncology, hydrogen sulfide can smell like a stomach ulcer, the smell of sheep wool warns of possible thyroid and pituitary disorders, senile odor in young people can occur with hormonal disorders.
Body odor and food
According to scientists at the University of Sydney, body odor can vary from the diet. Some foods can increase the activity of the sweat glands and promote the accumulation of toxins in the body, provoking bad breath and human respiration. Yes, too salty, fried, and smoked food, onions, garlic, peppers, and various sharp spices, and also excess of chocolate, coffee, soda, and alcohol can increase sweating. The founder of the California Breath Clinic, Harold Katz, warns that the unpleasant smell of sulfur can be caused by seemingly harmless broccoli and other vegetables of the cruciferous family.
Increased odor can be provoked by a dairy diet or excess meat in the diet, due to the inability of the intestine to process such an amount of protein in a timely manner, resulting in the processes of putrefaction and accumulation of foul-smelling nitrogenous products in the blood.
To solve the problem of unpleasant odors that cause food, it is usually enough to adjust the daily diet. Yes, the famous expert Linus Pauling advises, in this case, to eat more green vegetables, because the chlorophyll they contain naturally neutralizes odors.
Other causes of odors
According to Indian scientists, bad breath can occur in heavy smokers: the components of tobacco smoke, accumulating in the body, are secreted by the sweat glands. Tests of the Center for the Study of Chemical Sensitivity. A. Monella in Philadelphia suggests that a foul odor can provoke a constant state of stress, which increases the activity of the apocrine glands. Unpleasant body or hair odor can temporarily occur after taking antihistamines, antidepressants and a number of other drugs.
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Source: Ukrgate
