'In some cases, a particular body odor can give us insights about our health.'
, MD, an adjunct assistant professor of clinical medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City, although he acknowledges that theoretically, it's possible.If it's not because of something you ate, your funk may have to do with relationship drama or an. "One of the number one reasons that body odor can increase, become a little bit more pungent, or have a more lingering scent is stress," says Dr. Sonpal.
Take "fish odor syndrome": As Freuman explains, this rare genetic condition, which doctors call trimethylaminuria, leaves the body incapable of breaking down a pungent-smelling chemical compound found in fish, cruciferous veggies, and soy. This in turn "causes an all-over fish smell" in people who have the condition.
A person with phenylketonuria, another rare inherited disorder, can develop a particular scent when triggered by a type of artificial sweetener; the condition actually causes you to smell a bit like a mouse, says Dr. Kumar. Other medical conditions like liver disease, diabetes, and kidney failure can also cause strange-smelling breath or sweat, Dr. Kumar says. Again, though, this is rare. "It's likely that all of these diseases would be found due to other signs or symptoms first," he explains. "But in rare cases, the odor may be noticed first.
If there is no underlying medical condition that needs to be treated, prevention is the most effective way to address stink. "The most important aspect of preventing body odor is keeping skin and hair clean by washing regularly to prevent buildup of dead skin cells, sebum, dirt, and bacteria, which can all contribute," Dr. Marcus says. "Keeping the skin clean and dry will go a long way in terms of preventing body odor.
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