Why do I smell like fish when I sit down?

Trimethylamine has been described as smelling like rotten or decaying fish. As this compound builds up in the body, it causes affected people to give off a strong fishy odor in their sweat, urine, and breath. The intensity of the odor may vary over time.

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Why do I smell fishy between my legs?

Trimethylaminuria (TMAU) is an uncommon condition that causes an unpleasant, fishy smell. It's also called "fish odour syndrome". Sometimes it's caused by faulty genes that a person inherits from their parents, but this isn't always the case. There's currently no cure, but there are things that can help.

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Why do I keep smelling fishy smell?

Common causes of a fishy odour include poor hygiene, gingivitis, bacterial vaginosis and urinary tract infections. Advanced kidney or liver disease may also cause this condition. In the patient described here, a less common cause was found.

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Why does it smell like fish when I wipe my bottom?

You may experience a foul or lingering odor as a result of hemorrhoids. Some people experience a fishy smell from the lower rectal region. The smell can be from a mucus discharge produced by the lining of the enlarged hemorrhoids and excreted from your rectum.

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Why does my bf smell like fish down there?

A buildup of smegma.

This is known as smegma, and it's made up of dead skin cells, skin oils, and other substances on the body. Bacteria can easily get a foothold here and grow fast, which means a fishy penis odor is likely to emanate from any area that has a smegma buildup.

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FISH ODOR SYNDROME (TRIMETHYLAMINURIA), Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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Is it normal to smell after wiping?

You see, wiping with standard toilet paper doesn't clean the poop off your butthole—it just smears it around. Those fecal remnants cling to your butt hair and fester for hours, leading to an ungodly stench.

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How do you get rid of fishy body odor?

Healthcare providers may recommend using low-pH (acidic) soaps and lotions to reduce odor. They may also suggest ways you can avoid sweating, like changing your exercise routine.

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Why do I smell down there even after I shower?

Vaginal odor can be caused by diet, sweating, menstruation, or pregnancy. It can sometimes also be caused by infections like bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis.

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What does diabetic sweat smell like?

If you have diabetes, a change in body odor could be a sign of diabetes-related ketoacidosis. High ketone levels cause your blood to become acidic and your body odor to be fruity. In the case of liver or kidney disease, your odor may give off a bleach-like smell due to toxin buildup in your body.

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How do I stop my private from smelling?

The best way to keep your private parts smelling OK is to take regular showers or baths, wash the outside of your vulva or penis with warm water and a little soap, and wear clean, dry underwear. Other than that, there's no need to use douches or special washes.

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How do you keep your VAG smelling fresh?

Even the smallest change can throw off a person's PH. So, the healthiest way to clean the vulva (which is the external genital area around the vaginal opening) is gently—this skin is soft and sensitive y'all! — with water and unscented soap; or even just plain water. The vagina (the internal part) is self-cleaning.

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Do tight pants make you smell?

Tight clothing

Even if you're not very active, wearing very tight pants or underwear can cause your vagina to sweat. This, again, can cause vaginal odor.

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How do you know if something is wrong down there?

What are signs or symptoms of vaginal problems?
  1. A change in the color, odor or amount of vaginal discharge.
  2. Vaginal redness or itching.
  3. Vaginal bleeding between periods, after sex or after menopause.
  4. A mass or bulge in the vagina.
  5. Pain during intercourse.

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Why do I have so much discharge it goes through my pants?

Excess vaginal discharge can occur due to arousal, ovulation, or infections. Normal vaginal discharge contains a mixture of cervical mucus, vaginal fluid, dead cells, and bacteria. Females may experience heavy vaginal discharge from arousal or during ovulation.

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Why does my chair smell when I get up?

As gross as it may sound, sweat is the number one cause for the smell emitting from most office chairs. The moisture from sweat, coupled with the accumulation of dust and bacteria, create the perfect mixture for bad smells. Body odor can also transfer to the office chair material, making for an embarrassing situation.

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Why does in between my thighs smell?

Groin sweat contains fatty acids and proteins which feed bacteria. As the bacteria break down the nutrients in groin sweat, foul-smelling acids are left behind.

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What is tight pants syndrome?

It may sound like a made-up condition, but tight pants syndrome is an actual medical disorder known as meralgia paresthetica. It's caused by tight pants that compress the nerve that runs from the base of the spine down the legs.

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Can leggings cause BV?

Wearing nylon underwear or tight yoga pants can block air movement in the vaginal area, which can cause increased bacteria growth.

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Can others smell my discharge?

Many women become concerned that other people can detect the odor around their vulva and vagina. In reality, women are most sensitive to their own odor, and it's very unlikely that others who don't have intimate contact with them can smell it.

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How do you get bacterial vaginosis?

BV is a result of an imbalance of “good” and “harmful” bacteria in a vagina. Douching, not using condoms, and having new or multiple sex partners can upset the normal balance of vaginal bacteria, increasing your risk for getting BV.

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What are the signs of diabetes in a woman?

Typical symptoms include:
  • feeling very thirsty.
  • passing urine more often than usual, particularly at night.
  • feeling very tired.
  • weight loss and loss of muscle bulk.
  • slow to heal cuts or ulcers.
  • frequent vaginal or penile thrush.
  • blurred vision.

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