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May 19, 2024 · Because smell and taste are closely linked, other problems which affect your mouth can also result in a change in your sense of smell. Poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, inflamed gums and smoking are obvious culprits. Acid reflux. Reflux from your gullet (oesophagus) can cause a nasty taste in the back of your throat which can affect your sense of ...
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- Persistent body odor. If a shower can’t help your body odor, it could be a sign of a magnesium deficiency. “The mineral magnesium helps in ‘deodorizing’ our internal organs and also helps with our body odor,” says cardiologist Robert Segal, MD, co-founder of LabFinder.
- More BO. If you have a digestive disorder such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you could be short on zinc. Zinc helps your body manage waste and toxins, says Dr. Segal; when a digestive diorder is present, the body may not absorb the mineral as it should.
- Rotten-egg breath. If a floss, brush, or piece of minty gum can’t cut the odor, you may have a bacterial infection, Dr. Segal warns. A common bacteria called H. pylori that can take up residence in your digestive system could be to blame.
- Rotten-apple breath. “When we don’t have enough insulin in our body, our liver then creates the chemical ketones, which are our body’s way to compensate for the lack of insulin,” says Dr. Segal.
- There's A Fruity Odor. "People with diabetes — when it is poorly controlled and in a state of ketoacidosis — have a noticeable 'fruity' odor caused by a class of chemicals called ketones," says Dr. Lee Norman over email.
- Your Pee Smells Bad. Notice an unpleasant smell when going to the bathroom? "Most urinary odors are not necessarily a sign of disease, but a foul-smelling urine could be due to an infection, diabetes or other another underlying medical condition," says Dr. Jennifer Caudle over email.
- You Have Fishy Vaginal Odor. Odor coming from below the belt could signify that something is awry. "A vaginal odor that is strong — for example, 'fishy' — or associated with other symptoms, such as itching, burning, or discharge may indicate an underlying condition such as a bacterial overgrowth or infection," says Caudle.
- There's An Odor Reminiscent Of Cat Urine. If your body odor smells like cat urine, you may have a condition called 3-Methylcrotonylglycinuria (3MCC). "3MCC is a genetic disorder in which the body lacks an enzyme that helps to break down specific proteins," says Okeke-Igbokwe.
Mar 30, 2016 · An antibacterial agent (like the Triclosan used in the Dial bodywash) could prevent bacteria from growing, while sulfur could reduce scalp oiliness thereby eliminating the 'food' that bacteria or ...
Nov 1, 2010 · The common cholesterol drug Lipitor was recently subject to a recall due to reports from consumers about a “musty” odor associated with the bottles. We aren’t interested in the drug — this post concerns stink, stench, aroma. Smell may be the hardest sense to describe in words, which is why we are eager to take a whiff. The sense of smell is known as olfaction …
Jun 6, 2023 · The way skin smells has to do with interactions between skin gland secretions (like sweat) and bacteria on the skin. As we age, both our skin's secretions and bacteria tend to change, resulting in a slight difference in body odor, Dr. Galindo says.
Aug 16, 2018 · Though it may seem like a minor irritation, a persistent problem with smells can come with some risks and indicate other health issues, according to a new study published in the Journal of the ...
