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Is thyroid or kidney s causing my body odor?
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Unlikely: Sometimes body odor can be caused by foods you eat. You also may have a skin infection. I assume that you bathe daily and use a underarm deodorant. Also if you have a genital infection that also may cause a body odor. Make an appointment with your family physician and/or a dermatologist.
Answered 8/17/2014
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Usually not, but ...: Body odor ( or bromihidrosis) is predominantly a functional disorder of excessive secretion of apocrine or/and eccrine glands of skin, especially apocrine glands in axillla, genital areas, and breasts. So, check that out first before considering rare conditions related with thyroid or kidney disorders by working closely with Doc timely. For the time being, regular cleansing and drying the areas.
Answered 8/17/2014
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