Question 1

the skin on my face smells like yeast and the rest of my body smells sour and acidic. how do i stop this?

Accepted Answer

R/O FUNGAL INF:  Fungal in factions are very common and can occur almost anywhere. Especially if someone has diabetes /immune deficiency /or is overweight. You need a full exam labs and evaluations of rash. Empiric therapy may be started if symptoms persist or worsen have a Derm consult and potential skin biopsy

Question 2

body odor that smells like sour milk after consumption. why?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol breakdown: If you drink a lot, you will create an excess of lactic acid in the blood stream.  It will eventually leach out and start to smell when you sweat.  It does have a soured milk odor.

Question 3

im on cycle and my  smells sour. i'm irregler all the time so the last one was 3 months ago. but this smell is new for me?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: Unusual vaginal odor could signal infection. Best to see a health care provider for examination.

Question 4

why my urine smells sour?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: The smell of urine is very personal &amp; unique, reflecting your constitutional features and your oral consumptions, similar to body odor among individuals. So, it's okay and accept it as long as urinalysis from properly collected urine specimen is normal , your kidneys work well, and you're healthy. So, ask Doc timely for individual details. Best wish ...

Question 5

i had class with this female who smells so bad, that it fills up the classroom. i want to what exactly causes body odor to fill up a room?

Accepted Answer

Poor ventilation: Otherwise the body odor would have dissipated. Body odor can be due to poor basic hygiene, disease, food, medication or other factors.

Question 6

i have had urine that smells sour more often than not. this started about 5 months ago, and i live a healthy lifestyle. i don't know what the problem is!

Accepted Answer

Smell in the Urine: I commend you for living a healthy life style.
I understand your concern about smell of the urine as urine usually doe not have smell.
Possible reasons are:
Eating Asparagus
Dehydration
Urinary stone
Infection
See your Physician for Diagnosis, have urine analysis with culture sensitivity, radiological studies, and treatment.

Question 7

why is this happening? my usual "smell" down in my girlly part area has been smelling well... sour.. it doesn't itch i have no strange disscharge and everything is normal other than it smells different and really not pleasing!

Accepted Answer

You : You may have an overgrowth of a certain bacteria.  Typically it is bacterial vaginosis.  There are other bacteria such as ureaplasma and mycoplasma.  A gyn doctor can do cultures and simple test to diagnose the problem and treat it with the appropriate antibiotics.

Question 8

my body odor smells like vinegar am i acidic?

Accepted Answer

Not 'acidic': 'pop' claims about 'acid' and 'alkaline' body types are totally made up. Certain bacteria that some people have degrade certain products in your sweat to certain short-chain fatty acids that have a vinegar smell. Shower a few times a day and this will probably help.

Question 9

what is leading to body odor that smells like cat urine?

Accepted Answer

CAT URINE ODOR: SEE YOUR DOCTOR.
IF IT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SOME TIME, YOU MAY NEED SOME BLOOD TESTS TO RULE OUT DIABETES OR SOME OTHER DISORDER.
BUT NOT TO WORRY.
.HAS YOUR DIET CHANGED RECENTLY?

Question 10

why would a 2 year old have body odor and what can you do for it? smells like onions

Accepted Answer

See your doctor.: There are many possible causes for body odor in young children.  Some are minor, but other causes can be potentially very serious.  I recommend that you see your child's doctor as soon as possible to be evaluated.  Good luck!

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The skin on my face smells like yeast and the rest of my body smells sour and acidic. how do i stop this?

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Body odor that smells like sour milk after consumption. why?

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Im on cycle and my smells sour. i'm irregler all the time so the last one was 3 months ago. but this smell is new for me?

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Why my urine smells sour?

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I had class with this female who smells so bad, that it fills up the classroom. i want to what exactly causes body odor to fill up a room?

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I have had urine that smells sour more often than not. this started about 5 months ago, and i live a healthy lifestyle. i don't know what the problem is!

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Why is this happening? my usual "smell" down in my girlly part area has been smelling well... sour.. it doesn't itch i have no strange disscharge and everything is normal other than it smells different and really not pleasing!

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My body odor smells like vinegar am i acidic?

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What is leading to body odor that smells like cat urine?

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Why would a 2 year old have body odor and what can you do for it? smells like onions

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