Health Articles - Body Odor Types - Do You Sweat Heavily and Smell? Is Your Problem Odor Cheesy Smelly Feet


by KACY CARR - Date: 2009-08-17 - Word Count: 1328 Share This!

Why is it just me who suffers with body odor and no one else? Oh believe you me you are not on your own. The amount of people who in desperation come seeking help for particular body odors is very high indeed. The human body creates a range of odors in the form of volatile chemical substances that stimulate the sense of smell and something that can't be prevented, hence why the huge number of people looking for treatments to rid bad breath, smelly feet or other.

Every process of the body has its purpose and this applies to smell to. If it wasn't for certain odors that alert us to some dangerous conditions and disorders we are oblivious to...we could die. What makes matters worse is there isn't one natural odour that's pleasant but having said that neither are they terribly unpleasant. If the body produces an abnormal odor (foul) caused by infection or other then it's not natural so see your GP. While most normal body scent is considered socially unlikeable, there are several considered benign while others serve as attractants. Most noxious ones are created in the intestinal tract, the mouth, on the feet, and under the arms. Intestinal tract gas, in medical terms referred to as "flatus," is a usual product of digestion. Flatus occurs when bacteria already resident in the gut process the carbohydrates in food that can't be broken down by digestive enzymes, or from swallowing gas-containing products such as fizzy drinks or too much air. The nature of its odor depends on the kinds of bacteria that inhabit the human intestinal tract as well as food sorts you eat. While normally passed through the bottom some gas is missed and is released through the mouth (burping.) Then we have the issue of bad breath (halitosis.) which is usually reasoned by too much bacteria growing on or between teeth. Plaque, dry mouth and cavities can also cause halitosis. While saliva's natural antibacterial action cleans the mouth and rinses stubborn food particles away, it is its reduced flow late in the evening that causes morning breath. Bad breath can also occur from something in the lungs or gastrointestinal tract. Specific foods when eaten like curry, onions, spices, garlic, and alcohol; their digestive byproducts are passed through the bloodstream and exhaled by the lungs creating a distinctive smell in the breath. Smelly breath is one of the commonest concerns people look to rid.

If a person's diagnosed as having hyperhidrosis then it means they have a problem with excess sweating (usually in areas like under the arms and the feet) its uncanny how people naturally assume it is men that have sweaty smelly feet. This assumption is not true, in fact women's feet is just as likely to smell as bad as men's, if not worse. The body possesses 3 chief kinds of skin glands--sebaceous glands, eccrine glands, and apocrine glands. Approx two million of these eccrine glands release an odorless sweat that consist of 99% pure water along with slight traces of salt and potassium, a restricted number of apocrine glands sited in the armpits, the genitals, and anywhere there is body hair produce a viscous substance. It's a gooey type of substance also seen on hands, cheeks, and scalp. When exposed to a warm settlement; the sweat promotes the growth of particular bacteria and fungi. These microorganisms digest components of sweat and discharge volatile chemicals that are accountable for the acrid odor linked with sweat.

Is there different smells for different parts of the body. Yes there is and for people to. People with a specific odor connected to a certain body part may find it smells different to another person's who's same body part is affected also. This is because people differ, and of course on the stage the problem has been allowed to advance to.

In most cases of a person having a problem with a fishy odor, it is usually a result of the vaginal infection called bacterial vaginosis, but there is also a rare genetic disorder called trimethylaminuria, or "fish odor syndrome," which brings a fishy stench, not only on their breath, but also in their sweat and urine. As of yet there's still no given reason for why it happens but research states that trimethylaminuria is the outcome of defects in an enzyme that breaks down trimethyl-amine, a byproduct of protein digestion freed by bacteria in the gut. This byproduct is the tiny molecule accountable for the nasty odor at low concentrations and a fishy odor in bigger amounts

What are unnatural body odors? Abnormal smells can and usually do derive from illnesses and infections but most common of all causes is "poor hygiene." If personal care and maintenance of the body lacks a proper cleansing routine then what do you expect? Try a little experiment; pour some milk onto a saucer and leave. Go back after 48 hours and you'll find after taking a whiff it doesn't have a fresh smell as it did when you first poured it. The longer it's left the more rancid the smell. I know you're thinking 48 hours is a long time but you'd be surprised how many people go this length without washing particular parts of their body. Some people seem to forget there is more than the face and hands to wash on a daily basis.

Effective ways to treat and prevent body odor

1. Watch what you eat because it's said you are what you eat, which makes sense when those particular smells fill the air that has people turn their back on you. Particularly spicy foods and those containing garlic can increase body odor so avoid these food types if possible.

2. Leave shoes off at every convenience to allow them to air while giving your feet space to breathe at the same time.

3. Use medicated soap instead of ordinary. Since body odor is the result of apocrine secretions combined with bacteria, medicated soap can for a short period of time help rid or keep nasty odors to a minimum. Be careful with what antibacterial soap you use as particular sorts are known to dry out or irritate the skin. If you have sensitive skin prone to dryness then try Dove or Cetaphil to add moisture.

4. It's a sensible move to carry baby wipes if you sweat heavy. They are handy to have on your personal when you're under stress and your sweat glands are secreting more odor-producing moisture than normal. You could also use pre-moistened towelettes to remove odor residue away instantly.

5. If you wear socks made from a fabric that suffocates the feet then you can expect foot odor. Make sure sock material is absorbent. It needs to soak up and absorb moisture. Consider wearing socks made from a synthetic called polypropylene, and change them regular to prevent foot odor.

6. Odor-producing bacteria love warm moist sites so dust areas prone to sweating heavily with talcum powder. If you suffer from yeast infections, avoid products that contain cornstarch, as they can make the problem worse. If you're smelly feet is the result of ingrained fungus you may need to talk to the pharmacist or your doctor. Ingrained fungus is usually responsible for foot odor and chronic athlete's foot. It may be suggested you need something stronger than soap and water to clear any odor. Medication that contains miconazole nitrate, found in Desenex spray, or clotrimazole, found in Crux or Mycelex cream which can destroy the source of your problem is normally the best effective treatment. Save yourself from further stress and embarrassment and seek help if your friends are making up excuses to avoid being with you. Don't let heaving sweating interfere with your lifestyle, consider using what other people are using effectively to treat and rid their problem of excess sweating - more on this below.

Stop Body Odor Derived From Out Of Control Sweating Or Other Like Vaginal Odor


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