Sniffing test: You can recognize these diseases by the smell
Normally, we smell our own body odor, the beauty products we use or the food we eat. However, when we get sick, other odors can be emitted across the body. They come through the skin (sweat), the breath or even urine. Experts are already working with a so-called "electronic nose", which should detect the finest traces of diseases such as Alzheimer's, asthma, lung cancer or sleep apnea.
However, you can even sniff out some illnesses at an early stage. We reveal which odors your alarm bells should address? and you should see a doctor:
When the sweat or the skin smells different
A changed smell of sweat is usually a clear indication of a certain disease. Because: As soon as the body's defense system is running at full speed and the metabolism changes, so does the smell.
kidney problems For example, you can "sniff out" as the sweat of the affected person smells slightly of urine. If the sweat smells a bit like fish, it can do so Metabolic disorder as the TMAU syndrome indicate.
If your skin exudes a pungent ammonia smell, everything points to it liver problems out. Why it is like that? As a rule, the liver can convert ammonia to urea. But if this is diseased, the body repels this smell on the skin. Another indication of liver disease is a breath that smells of acetone.
Another disease that can be seen in sweat is one Hypothyroidism, The peculiarity: The skin assumes a slight vinegar note, as the body sweats out excess acids.
When the urine smells different
In addition to sweat, the smell of your urine also rules out your health. Sure, on the one hand, what you have eaten (asparagus!), On the other hand, whether you suffer from an illness.
Who noticed evil urine smell, may be on vaginitis ill? a disease usually associated with a vaginal swelling. It usually results from one infection, Also, infection (or bladder infection) already causes a strong, unpleasant odor, accompanied by a burning sensation on urination and a dull color of urine.
In addition, make hormonal changes (pregnancy or menopause) for a different body odor.
When the breath smells unpleasant
There are many reasons why the breath can smell bad. The source of bad breath is in 80 percent of the cases in the mouth and throat. Malefactors for the smell are food particles between the teeth, tooth decay, periodontitis or a bacterially proven tongue. But also Almond, throat, sinus or pneumonia are responsible for bad breath. In tonsillitis, the breath is sweet, which is exuded by the existing pus.
Less obvious illnesses that can be read from the bad breath are special stomach ailments, such as one gastritis, The breath in these cases smells slightly acidic or fermented fruit, because too much stomach acid has developed. In addition, there is a feeling of pressure and fullness in the upper abdomen.
And, last but not least: too diabetes can be read by the breath, which then smells of rotten apples or assumes an alcoholic acetone odor. Other warning signs of diabetes include thirst, increased urination, tiredness and dizziness.
