Question 1

what causes body odor?

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Sweat: It is acted on by skin bacteria to produce b.O. The only treatment is good hygiene.

Question 2

what causes bad body odor?

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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

what can cause a sour body odor?

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Different things: I'd like more information.  Is this an odor that's been persistent, or just appeared recently?  Is this an odor that only you're aware of, or other people have noticed?  Do you have any other medical diagnoses (such as diabetes)?  Barring common issues such as hygiene or diet changes, some causes of a new sour odor include hormonal imbalance or possible infection.

Question 4

what are the causes of body odor to form?

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Bromhidrosis: The chief cause of body odor is a small bacterium which is said to be gram-positive. This bacterium grows in the axillary or arm pit regions of the body as well as the groin and other areas. Since it is the main culprit in bromhidrosis or as we commonly know it b.O., it is wiser to use a topical antibiotic that any of the other solutions available over-the-counter.

Question 5

what are the causes of persistent body odor?

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Excess sweating or l: Excess sweating or lack of regular bathing are common causes of a body odor. Soetimes things that one eats can also cause an odor like garlic. Some people with certain metabolic diseases also secrete substances that have odors.

Question 6

what would cause body odor on female that showers daily?

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Possibilities : Include intake of food that causes bo- garlic, onion, curry;excessive sweating , rewearing unwashed clothes, hairy armpit- breeding ground for bacteria etc . Pls read link below for more info and tips.

Question 7

i've never had body odor, until recently. what could have caused this?

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See doctor if signif: If significant change see your doctor, could be something you are eating, change in deodorant of wash that is not working for you or sign of some other medical condition.

Question 8

can diabetes cause body odor?

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Yes: If you are overweight you could overgrowth of bacteria especially in folds groin and armpits which leads to body odor. Control the diabetes, lose weight and a antibacterial soap such as lever 2000 will decrea bacteria which cause body odor.

Question 9

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

Question 10

can body odor be caused by eating spicy foods?

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See below: Pepper spices generally don't but several other "spices" do. Turmeric is one major one. Cumin can too. But if you practice good hygiene and use deodorant, you should be ok. That shouldn't stop you from consuming them though. Turmeric, for example, is excellent for health. It's been shown even in western research to fight cancer and infections.

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