The smell of illness. What does the body smell like with this or that pathology?

When faced with such a phenomenon as a sour odor from their own mouth for the first time, people, as a rule, begin to worry first of all about the aesthetic impression that this defect makes on others.

Very few people think about the reasons for such trouble. But they can be very serious! Sour breath, the causes of which can be different, should be a reason to pay attention to the condition of your body.

Causes of bad breath

Sour breath is a symptom of gastrointestinal disease.

Often, sour breath is an alarming symptom of one of the most dangerous diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. With equal probability, the root cause of such a phenomenon may be:

• stomach or duodenal ulcer;
• gastritis;
• gastroesophageal reflux;
• chalazia cardia;
• other equally serious diseases and digestive disorders.

How can you find out what exactly caused the sour breath in your particular case? And, most importantly, how to get rid of this unpleasant phenomenon? Our article will help answer these questions.

First of all, we list the most common gastrointestinal diseases that can cause bad breath. So, “sour” breath is usually a sign of one of the following digestive disorders.

How to deal with an unpleasant odor?

If a person showers regularly and is attentive to his own hygiene, then the problem may be in the internal organs. In order to figure out exactly what the problem is, you need to contact a specialist.

The main causes of unpleasant sweating :

1. Pathologies of the endocrine system. In this case, you need to contact an endocrinologist.
2. Problems with the menstrual cycle. A gynecologist will help you deal with this problem.
3. If you have excessive sweating on your hands, then you should see a neurologist.
4. Problems with the gastrointestinal tract. In this case, you need to consult a gastroenterologist.

Often a person does not know which organ he has problems with, so there is one important factor that will help you decide. This is the characteristic smell of sweat.

1. For example, if you smell acetone or chlorine, then there is a problem with the liver.
2. If the smell is similar to urine, then you should pay attention to the health of the genitourinary system.
3. A vinegar smell occurs in patients with tuberculosis.
4. Sweetish tint of sweat in diabetic patients.
5. The smell of mice is characteristic of patients with metabolic disorders.
6. A distant aroma of sulfur means there is stomach disease.

There are many reasons; in order to remove the smell, you need to overcome the cause of its appearance.

But there are also physiologically strange odors of sweat that can occur periodically. They can occur if a person eats hot, spicy and bitter foods.

treatment of unpleasant sweat odor

Gastritis

Gastritis is increased acidity in the stomach.

The cause of a specific odor from the mouth may be increased acidity in the stomach, characteristic of gastritis.

Often this condition is accompanied by heartburn and other symptoms typical of digestive disorders. As for the sour smell itself, with gastritis it is not constantly felt from the mouth.

As a rule, a specific “smell” appears simultaneously with food belching and persists until the next session of eating or brushing your teeth.

Possible complications

At first glance, the disease seems quite harmless and cannot lead to any adverse consequences. In fact, a vinegar smell may indicate a serious illness that needs urgent treatment. Possible complications include:

• Hypoglycemic coma : develops when there is a sharp drop in blood sugar. Diabetic patients should be aware of their disease and monitor their glucose levels to avoid such consequences.
• Formation of ulcers in the stomach and duodenum . This is a common complication of untreated gastritis.
• Gastroduodenitis, pancreatitis : occur with dysbacteriosis, when pathogenic microflora begins to spread throughout the gastrointestinal tract.
• Anemia . This complication is often observed in pathologies of the digestive system, when iron is not absorbed into the bloodstream in the proper amount. There is a drop in hemoglobin concentration.
• Cholelithiasis . It is observed when the gallbladder is not functioning properly, when stones form in it. They can interfere with normal bile drainage, which can lead to obstructive jaundice.
• Removal of a nerve or tooth . Such complications are observed in dental diseases. The patient ignores the symptoms, allowing pathogenic bacteria to multiply. The pathological process reaches the pulp and destroys the tooth.

Gastroesophageal reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux is a condition in which, due to disturbances in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, gastric juice refluxes into the esophagus. The hydrochloric acid contained in this secretion emits a specific odor that is felt when breathing.

A particularly clearly unpleasant “smell” from the patient’s mouth is felt immediately after he wakes up. After all, during sleep a person is in a horizontal position, which means that digestive juice can flow into the esophagus absolutely unhindered.

Other characteristic symptoms of reflux are specific stomach pain, nausea and frequent belching. It is also worth noting that the described disease rarely occurs on its own. It usually accompanies gastritis and develops against the background of its exacerbations.

What problems smell like: we diagnose by smell

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Chalazia cardia

Gastroesophageal reflux is the reflux of gastric juice into the esophagus.

The cardia is the gastric muscular valve that connects this organ to the esophagus.

Its dysfunction (chalasia) leads to the fact that digestive juices enter cavities not intended for them. Usually this is the esophagus.

As a result, a condition with symptoms reminiscent of gastroesophageal reflux occurs.

Unlike the mentioned disease, chalazia cardia develops as an independent disease. This disorder has nothing to do with gastritis.

Stomach and duodenal ulcers

Typically, ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract are asymptomatic. It is very difficult to diagnose such diseases in a timely manner (that is, before the onset of severe consequences). However, during periods of exacerbation, ulcers can manifest themselves not only with characteristic pain, but also with other symptoms. One of them is a sour smell from the mouth.

What causes this phenomenon? Many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract entail disturbances in the intestinal microflora. It is the death of the beneficial microorganisms living there that provokes an unpleasant, sharp, sour odor from the mouth, which can be felt even when breathing.

Body odor and human illness, which doctor should I contact?

People do not know how to diagnose diseases on their own; most often they turn to the Internet to search for information. But if you don’t want to be scared by surfing sites with unconfirmed facts, consult a doctor right away.

Initially, the patient is seen by a general practitioner in a clinic or a personal family doctor. He can make a primary diagnosis and prescribe treatment. If this is not his specificity, then send him for examination to a specialized colleague. Regarding unpleasant body odors with patients:

• They conduct a conversation where they find out how the unhealthy person eats and what recent symptoms he has discovered in himself.
• Tests (blood, urine) are prescribed. Is there enough information? – they stop there, establish a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.
• An oral swab is taken.

Having unsatisfactory test results, they may order an ultrasound of the organs to find out how they function. But the treatment of each person requires an individual approach and specificity. Therefore, it is pointless to predict where and to whom you will be sent. The main thing you should do is see a therapist, and not leave treatment for later.

Thank you for reading our material. Remember, smell is of great importance; it signals possible diseases. A healthy body should not have a strong smell, or even better, there should be no scent at all. Treat your health with care and lead a healthy lifestyle, then you won’t have to look for possible causes of diseases.

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Dental diseases

Gingivitis can cause bad breath.

Most often, the source of sour odor is problems directly in the oral cavity.

Dental diseases such as caries, gingivitis and periodontitis will almost certainly lead to the occurrence of this unpleasant phenomenon. Why does such a specific smell arise when problems with teeth and gums occur?

The fact is that inflammatory processes in the soft tissues around the teeth lead to the active proliferation of bacteria in the oral cavity. During their life, harmful microorganisms release many substances, most of which do not have the most pleasant odor.

Due to the specific location of the source of inflammation, a person suffering from problems with teeth and gums, as a rule, feels not only a sour smell from the mouth, but also a specific taste on the tongue.

Why does the smell appear?

The greatest amount of sweat is produced in the armpits, perineum, and also in the hollows under the knee. If a person follows all the rules of hygiene and there are no pathological changes in the body, then the sweat will not have an unpleasant odor. Sweat must be excreted from the human body for its normal functioning.

What are the functions of sweating:

• to maintain normal body temperature,
• to maintain normal water-salt balance,
• to remove toxic substances from the body,
• to protect the skin from drying out. This mechanism works by combining the secretions of the sweat and sebaceous glands, together they create a protective film.

If sweat has an unpleasant odor , then masking it with different means is not a solution. After all, this does not solve the cause of the problem, but only masks its consequences. the cause of unpleasant sweat odor . At high humidity and temperature, they actively multiply and emit this smell. Under no circumstances should you permanently block the sweat glands mechanically; the consequences may not be good.

how to deal with unpleasant sweat odor

Diaphragmatic hernia

The diaphragm, separating the chest and abdominal cavities, is equipped with a special opening. The esophagus passes through it. However, with a hernia of the diaphragm, the described hole becomes too wide. Because of this, the esophagus, normally partially located in the abdominal cavity, moves higher.

What are the consequences of such a violation? Due to the uncharacteristic bends of the esophagus, as well as its specific location, the likelihood of gastric juice entering this organ increases significantly. Well, we have already mentioned what this leads to when talking about gastroesophageal reflux and chalasia cardia.

Reasons for immediately seeking medical help

When a person smells sour, and at the same time he carefully adheres to all generally accepted hygiene standards, then this is an immediate reason to visit a doctor. The following manifestations should alert a person:

• a sharp increase in sweating at night;
• profuse sweating during the day without any particular reason;
• the appearance of an unpleasant specific odor in the secretory moisture.

Remember. Self-medication will not bring any benefit, but it can even cause harm. Only after a medical examination can you use pharmaceutical antiperspirants or undergo complex treatment to eliminate such manifestations.