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What Causes Foul Body Odor?
Question: I have like this fart smell coming from my body and I been to the er and they are treating me for a Bactria infection but I am not discharging and I just go to work and home because I am so a shame I really need good doctor to help me with this cause I really don't understand why I can not smell it but other people can please help me with this thank you
I have a fart smell coming from my body I can go to work and smell up the whole room and I will not smell it why I don't no I am not sick the doctor keep telling me I am healthy I've been treated for a Bactria infection but just this last time there wasn't any discharge the smell is like really bad gas and I just want this over with so that I can live my life and not be trap in my house cause the way I smell so I hope that it is a doctor that has someone with this problem before and no I am not in any pain I feel just fine it's just this bad smell please help me
Brief Answer:
Due to overgrowth of skin flora.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Foul body odor is mainly for two reasons- the secretion of skin glands
and skin flora fermenting these secretions.
An overgrowth of flora on the skin can cause the smell to be more prominent.
I would advise that you should go out on a walk and sweat outside so that stagnation of secretion can be prevented.
Get your sugar levels and renal functions evaluated.
Get a good deodorant and use thrice a day.
Use medicated soap in place of routine toilet soap. I would advise Dettol/Savlon.
Cut down on fried fatty snacks/foods and the poultry products.
If still the trouble stays then you can take a course of Clindamycin/Doxycycline antibiotics for 7days after consulting your physician.
Please have a re-look in view of my suggestions.
You would have a solution to your problems but it will not bring the change overnight at-least 7-10 days would be needed for optimum control and then it has to be maintained.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Have u ever have this happen to one of your clients and can I get the antibiotic over the counter and do u have a good home remedy
Brief Answer:
You can use alum water.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes I have come across this problem with my patients and they usually respond to antibiotics. These antibiotics do need a prescription but you can try Walgreen's pharmacy online store and see if it is available.
You can also use alum water as a last rinse after taking a bath to help.
Hope my answer is helpful.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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