2023-08-22 06:05:09
A general practitioner and health care provider in Hertfordshire (England) explained that body odors and the smell of breath, to the smell of sweat, are an indication of what is happening with our general health, as reported by Russia Today.
Dr. Suhail Hussain said that while bad breath can be due to poor oral hygiene, it can sometimes be an indication of another condition.
He added that sometimes the breath is described as smelling like acetone (similar to nail polish or the smell of rotten pears). This could be a sign of a serious underlying health condition – specifically – diabetes.
“If your breath smells like ammonia, consider getting checked for kidney problems, because ammonia is normally excreted in the urine. The smell of rotten eggs and garlic means that the liver is not working well,” explained Dr. Hussain.
But sometimes, bad breath is caused by a buildup of bacteria caused by trapped food particles.
This type of bad breath can be easily treated by brushing your teeth daily and flossing your teeth.
As for sweaty armpits, Dr. Hussain said it is the “accumulation of bacteria” that leads to bad body odor.
And some people are more prone to sweating than others, which increases the risk of fungal infection.
“Sometimes when we are stressed or during certain stages of our lives, such as puberty or menopause, there may be a more noticeable change in body odor,” Dr. Hussain noted.
Body odor can also be affected by what we eat, so if you ate pizza with onions and garlic the evening before, your armpits may also smell the same the next day.
“As with bad breath, if your sweat smells like acetone, consider diabetes,” Dr. Hussain added. “Kidney or liver disease may cause changes in the smell of sweat.”
Sometimes, the smell of sweat may be caused by certain medications prescribed by a doctor that are excreted in body fluids (including sweat).
Those with sinus infections or young children may also notice a foul odor.
Dr. Hussain said, “Tonsil infections, especially tonsil stones, can cause bad breath in the nose. One interesting phenomenon is phantosmia. It is the perception of bad breath in the nose when, in fact, there is none at all. This has been described as an early symptom of Parkinson’s disease. “.
“Most of the time, all of these symptoms are minor and have easily explainable causes. However, the bottom line is that any persistent symptoms should require further medical attention,” explained Dr. Hussain.
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