Question 1

sudden bad body odor (underarm & vagina) & very oily/stringy/itchy hair. started after switching from bc pill to iud. could they be related? any tips?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, it might be related, especially if it is a hormaone containing  IUD.   Bathe with different antibacterial soap, lots of fruit in diet, and B vitamins with C  may help

Question 2

what causes bad body odor?

Accepted Answer

Poor hygiene: Excess sweating. Eating highly seasoned foods like garlic, not bathing frequently, having skin infections, certain body secretions, incontinence - all of these can cause strong body odors.

Question 3

how can i stop having very bad body odor?

Accepted Answer

Find cause to RX: If your odor is caused by poor hygiene, you should be able to improve it by washing body, hair and clothes more regularly and using deodorants.  Sometimes it can be from dental problems so if it seems related to the mouth, see your dentist.  Sometimes it is related to what you have eaten/drunk so be careful to avoid strong-smelling things even alcohol.  If these measures fail, see your doctor.

Question 4

i have suddenly started getting bad body odor out of nowhere. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Tough call: I have no immediate answer for you other than making an appointment with your primary doctor as soon as you can.
Please let me know what develops.

Question 5

i have bad body odor, which won't go away. is there anything that will help me?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic testing: Sometimes persistent body odors that do not respond to frequent bathing may be secondary to secreting some metabolic substance. Ask your doctor to run some screening metabolic studies to see if that helps explain your unusual odor.

Question 6

why do i always have bad body odor? what does this indicate about my overall health?

Accepted Answer

Don't know reason.: It might not say anything about your health but sometimes medical conditions can cause body odor. Trimethylaminuria (TMAU), liver disease, renal disease &amp; diabetes can cause body odor.

Question 7

i wash daily and still have a bad body odor please i need help this is really ruining my life

Accepted Answer

Body : Body odor is typically caused by the growth of bacteria on the skin made worse by perspiration or sweating.

A few things you can try at home are:
-bathe daily or twice a day
-choose shoes, socks and clothing made of natural fibers which allow your skin to breathe
-rotate shoes to allow them to dry in between wear and change sock often
-use antiperspirants nightly
-eliminate foods from your diet that may increase body odor such as garlic, onions, and heavily spiced food

if over-the-counter antiperspirants or deodorants are not helping, talk to your doctor about prescription strength ones.  Antiperspirants block the sweat pores and work best when applied at night to clean, dry skin in the areas most prone to sweating.  Deodorants usually contain alcohol to keep bacteria from growing and perfumes to mask the smell.

If you are suddenly sweating more than usual, having night sweats or if your body odor has changed, you should see your doctor as soon as possible since this could indicate a more serious medical problem.

Question 8

bad body odor is this possibly hormonal?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: Intractable body odor needs to be evaluated by a dermatologist. You may need special treatment and/or a letter to your employer. Usually the cause is never found.

Question 9

why does cauliflower give bad body odor?

Accepted Answer

Cauliflower: Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable -- like broccoli, brussell's sprouts, kale, and cabbage.  All these foods have sulphur-containing compounds which are good for you in many ways, but which can also cause foul-smelling gas from your bowel.  After eating, your body may be processing them for some time afterwards.  In some people, this causes an unpleasant overall body odor.

Question 10

can celiac disease cause bad body odor?

Accepted Answer

Celiac disease: Celiac disease can cause a whole host of problems, and is one of the great mimics.  It can cause headaches, weight loss, anemia, infertility, abdominal pain.  And some patients do complain of a change in their body odor.  I would ask your doctor to check your blood tests for the typical antibodies associated with celiac disease, and if you carry the diagnosis, explore possible gluten contamination

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Sudden bad body odor (underarm & vagina) & very oily/stringy/itchy hair. started after switching from bc pill to iud. could they be related? any tips?

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What causes bad body odor?

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How can i stop having very bad body odor?

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I have suddenly started getting bad body odor out of nowhere. what should i do?

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I have bad body odor, which won't go away. is there anything that will help me?

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Why do i always have bad body odor? what does this indicate about my overall health?

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I wash daily and still have a bad body odor please i need help this is really ruining my life

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Bad body odor is this possibly hormonal?

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Why does cauliflower give bad body odor?

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Can celiac disease cause bad body odor?

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