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Here is presented information about the causes
of body odor/odour. Read about body smell symptoms. |
Body Odor Information
Body odor refers to the unpleasant smell that is
emitted by the body. The smell results from the presence of bacteria on
the body. These bacteria rapidly double, when they come in contact with
the sweat. The most common body parts that are associated with body odor
include hair, feet, groin, skin, armpits, genitals, pubic hair, belly
button and ears. Though sweating is seen as the most common reason for
body odor, there are other reasons as well, due to which your body may
emit a foul smell. In the following lines, we have provided the various
causes and symptoms of body odor.
Causes Of Body Odor
- Sweating
- Bacteria present in the sweat
- Strong medicines
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Prolonged illness
- Diseases, like kidney problems, liver problems etc
- Stress
- Skin problems
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Weak metabolism
- Fungal infection
- Bacterial growth
- Deficiency of zinc mineral, cavities, toxins, etc
- Poor hygiene
- Heredity factots
- Certain foods and beverages, like hot beverages, spicy foods, etc
- Menopause
- Low levels of male hormones
- Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia
- Fever
- Overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism
Symptoms Of Body Odor
Giving off unpleasant smell is the only symptom, which occurs in body
odor. This may happen when a person is sweating. It is seen that a
person sweats either when it is too hot or he is extremely nervous or
anxious. Such sweat usually has a foul odor attached to it. Unpleasant
body odor is experienced after a strenuous workout as well. Another
situation that results in body odor would be when a person is exposed to
extremely hot temperatures. The smell varies from individual to
individual. Though the smell disappears after bathing, it may come back
immediately if the person puts on the clothes he was wearing earlier.
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