What Causes Foul Body Odor?

Posted on Sun, 9 Mar 2014

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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

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (15 hours later)

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

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (8 hours later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar