Sweat smells like garlic in women, men. Why, reasons

Sweat is a physiological excretion of a person, 98% consisting of water, and 2% of nitrogen compounds, amino acids, hormones and glucose. Sweat itself is practically odorless, giving each person an individual aroma that does not disgust other people. For the appearance of a garlic smell responsible sulfur compounds that merge with bacteria on the human body and cause an unpleasant odor, which increases in if a person neglects hygiene procedures, actively exercises, does hard work or is in a state of strong stress.

Causes of appearance in women

Sweat smells like garlic in women most often after the abuse of vegetables with a pungent smell (garlic and onions), often found in the autumn-winter period, as well as with jumps in the hormonal background, during which the production of sulfur increases, which is responsible for the appearance garlic smell.

Hormonal fluctuations

Changes in hormonal levels, during the monthly female cycle, with menopause or hormonal imbalance provoke an increase in the production of sulfur, which becomes the cause of the appearance of a "garlic" smell sweat. In most cases, women notice the appearance of an unpleasant odor of garlic in the second half of the menstrual cycle, which is associated with increased production of progesterone. Such hormonal fluctuations are not dangerous and the unpleasant symptoms associated with them disappear on their own after 3-4 days.

During pregnancy

Hormonal changes, malfunctioning of the digestive system and weight gain contribute to the increased production of sulfur, provoking the appearance of the "garlic" smell of sweat.

A strong increase in body weight, shortness of breath and difficulty with movement in the last months of pregnancy lead to an increase in sweating and an increase in the number of bacterial flora, and sulfur excreted from the body, becomes the cause of the appearance of an unpleasant smell. After giving birth, the problem will disappear by itself, and until the end of the pregnancy, the expectant mother is advised to limit the consumption of garlic and onions, adhere to proper nutrition and observe hygiene measures.

Ascorbic acid overdose

Ascorbic acid is necessary for the body to maintain immunity, but with its excess it provokes the need to remove it through the skin, as well as an increase in the waste of sulfur compounds, provoking an unpleasant the scent of sweat. Such a condition is not dangerous, but highly undesirable, since it may be accompanied by metabolic disorders.

Excess weight

The sulfur accumulated in fatty compounds in overweight people is gradually excreted by the sweat glands, provoking the appearance of an unpleasant, "garlic odor". The situation is also aggravated by a violation of hormonal levels, metabolism and improper functioning of the digestive tract. Increased sweating with excess body weight accompanies almost any movement of a woman, arising even when walking calmly, which is why it is rather difficult to stop with hygienic measures.

Causes of appearance in men

Sweat smells like garlic in men a little less often than in women, but in case of manifestation it has a more pronounced intensity, due to food addictions or engaging in increased physical activity, provoking an active sweating.

Hyperhidrosis

Increased sweating provokes the active growth of bacterial microflora, as well as the production of sulfur compounds, which provoke the appearance of an unpleasant odor.

Increased physical activity, stressful situations, vigorous exercise, or exposure to heat increase the amount of sulfur compounds produced along with sweat, which are responsible for the appearance of an unpleasant smell. The problem is exacerbated by the neglect of personal hygiene measures common to many men.

Bad habits

Smoking, abuse of alcoholic beverages and food saturated with fats and cholesterol leads to excess weight gain and metabolic disorders, which contribute to increased production of sulfur and sweat. As in the case of obesity, increased sweating with a garlic smell can appear at almost any time and is not controlled by usual hygiene measures.

Improper nutrition and use of dietary supplements with garlic

A diet high in onions and garlic not only enriches the body with vitamin C and increases its protective forces, but also enhances the production of sulfur compounds, when mixed with human bacteria body. The same thing happens with the abuse of vitamin supplements containing a large amount of ascorbic acid, as well as dietary supplements containing garlic or onions.

Sauna visit

An increase in body temperature, when visiting a bath or sauna, leads to a sharp increase in sweating, actively removing decay products and the appearance in men of the sour smell of garlic emanating from heated body. This condition disappears on its own when the air temperature returns to normal or when a cold shower is taken, but it resumes under the influence of provoking factors.

Increased physical activity

Active sports lead to an increase in the load on the body and increased sweating, which contributes to the active reproduction of pathogenic microflora. Together with bacteria, sulfur substances leave the body, causing a persistent sulfur-garlic aroma under increased loads.

Pathological causes

Sweat smells like garlic in a normal state for several days, and then disappears on its own without any consequences. In addition to philological reasons, the body can smell of garlic due to the development of serious pathologies of the endocrine, immune or cardiovascular system.

In this case, both a sharp increase in sweating and a sudden change in the smell of sweat should be a cause for concern.

A similar pathology can occur when:

• cardiovascular pathologies;
• failure in the functional activity of the gastrointestinal tract or pancreas;
• ulcer or gastritis;
• diseases of the adrenal glands, digestive tract, liver, gallbladder
• severe stress, accompanied by nervous exhaustion;
• myocardial infarction;
• furunculosis;
• AIDS;
• fungal infections.

One of the main symptoms of arsenic or phosphorus poisoning is the appearance of garlic sweat and bad breath. Potent poison entering the body through the respiratory, digestive, retina or skin leads to intoxication of the body, gradually disrupting the work of all vital functions and causing lethal Exodus.

Selenium overdose

Selenium is a mineral essential for the functioning of the endocrine, reproductive and immune systems. antioxidant properties and together with vitamin E helps to protect the skin and organs from the first signs aging. Selenium, which is absolutely irreplaceable in the body in case of an overdose, turns into the strongest toxin, causing severe stomach pains, nausea with vomiting, diarrhea, and a garlic odor from sweat and breathing. Getting into the human body during work in production, hydrogen selenium affects the respiratory system and skin, provoking the appearance of non-healing ulcers and burns.

The danger of an overdose of selenium is also that by provoking the garlic smell of sweat, it simultaneously prevents the lungs from breathing properly, provoking oxygen and respiratory failure.

With oncology

The appearance of a garlic smell of sweat is considered one of the symptoms of hormone-dependent oncological pathologies. Malignant neoplasms in the mammary glands associated with excess progesterone are accompanied by increased release of sulfur substances together with decomposition products responsible for the appearance of an unpleasant odor sweat.

Tuberculosis

Excessive sweating is considered one of the main, early signs of pulmonary tuberculosis, especially increasing at night or in the morning. Increased perspiration also leads to the appearance of a large amount of bacterial flora, which provokes the appearance of an unpleasant, garlic sweat odor.

Diseases of the thyroid gland

Diseases of the thyroid gland are directly related to metabolic and hormonal disorders, which provokes not only increased sweating, but also the active growth of pathogenic microflora. Decay products accumulating in the body in this case cannot leave the body evenly, provoking stagnation, changing sharp emissions, accompanied by "garlic" sweating. Such symptoms accompany most endocrine pathologies, including diabetes mellitus.

Gastrointestinal pathologies

A malfunction of the gastrointestinal tract is directly related to indigestion and the process of cleansing the body, which leads to the ingress of decay products through the circulatory system into the sweat glands and leading to the appearance of a garlic odor body. This symptom is typical for people suffering from gastritis and stomach ulcers.

Diagnostics and treatment

In each of these cases, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive examination and visit a narrow specialist, and then agree to conduct medical therapy.

Endocrinologist	Selects treatment for thyroid pathologies, accompanied by metabolic disorders. In the event that a violation of the hormonal background provoked the development of oncological pathologies, the patient is referred for a consultation with an oncologist, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Cardiologist or vascular surgeon	Selects treatment for cardiovascular pathologies accompanied by increased sweating.
Gastroenterologist	Takes measures in case of indigestion, ulceration or gastritis, thereby helping to correct the release of decay products in the body fluids that provoke a garlic sweat odor.
Neurologist or psychologist	They take measures for chronic stress and other vegetative-vascular disorders.
Infectionist and Dermatologist	They help to cope with fungal skin lesions, and the treatment of a phthisiatrician is indicated for tuberculous lesions of the lungs.

In most cases, the problem of "garlic sweat" can be eliminated with the help of drug therapy. In emergency cases (such as hyperhidrosis), botulinum toxin injections into the area of ​​the sweat glands, which block increased sweating, will give a good effect.

How to handle

Sweat smells like garlic in 50% of all cases due to the peculiarities of the human diet, in particular the predominance of vegetables with a pungent odor in it or foods that disrupt metabolic processes.

Garlic is considered a vegetable with a specific odor caused by its sulfur content. When eaten, a vegetable that decomposes in the body under the action of gastric juice provokes the release of sulfur compounds that enter the blood, digestive tract and respiration of a person. Garlic taste in the mouth disappears within 72 hours

The garlic smell of sweat goes away for 3-4 days. Knowing about the peculiarities of garlic, scientists even conducted an experiment, during which a clove of garlic was placed in the sock under the heel. A specific taste and smell from the mouth during the experiment appeared 2 hours later, acquired a garlic aroma and the body of the participant in the experiment.

Eating foods that slow down the metabolic processes of the body, initially contribute to a delayed waste of decay products, and then provoke their increased release.

So, the appearance of a garlic or onion aroma, according to nutritionists, is facilitated by the use of:

• coffee, chocolate or cocoa;
• sweets;
• carbonated drinks;
• alcohol;
• citrus fruits;
• egg yolk;
• currants;
• sea ​​buckthorn;
• rose hips;
• marinades;
• salty food;
• spicy, fatty and fried foods;
• seasonings;
• too hot or very cold foods and drinks.

When garlic is consumed in food, the corresponding smell arises almost like a rhinestone. In other cases, the regular use of these products in the diet contributes to a gradual slowdown in metabolism, an increase in the level of ascorbic acid in the body, provoking the release of sulfur substances responsible for the appearance of garlic the smell of sweat.

A diet consisting of lean meats, poultry and fish, as well as an abundance of vegetables, herbs and fruits with neutral smell, as well as an optimal drinking regime for restoring water balance and metabolic processes, including at least 1.5-2 liters of water in day.

Hygiene procedures

Fight the unpleasant odor of garlic from sweat with hygiene measures:

1. Take a shower regularly, including after intense physical activity. You should also monitor the hygiene of the genitals and hands.
2. Use a highly protective deodorant that helps kill bacteria that are the main cause of bad odor.
3. Limit the use of antiperspirants that clog pores and prevent the removal of debris.
4. Keep clothing clean and change as needed. When choosing underwear and clothing, it is recommended to give preference to products made from natural fabrics (cotton and linen) that do not interfere with the oxygen exchange of the skin.
5. Treat the underarms with a baking soda solution or make compresses with decoctions of chamomile, string or yarrow.

It is equally important to monitor your diet and avoid overeating, which provokes excess weight.

If these measures do not help to cope with sweating, botulinum toxin or dysport injections are used to eliminate the unacceptable smell of sweat for up to 6 months.

Possible complications

Sweat with the smell of garlic, which has arisen for physiological reasons or due to the peculiarities of the diet, does not pose a danger to human health and disappears on its own after 3-4 days. Anxiety should be caused by sudden profuse sweat with a characteristic garlic odor, intensifying in the evening or at night. Since this symptom can be a sign of the development of dangerous pathologies of the cardiovascular, digestive or respiratory system, it requires immediate medical attention to avoid the development of life-threatening, side effects.

Timely diagnostics and treatment started will help to stop such serious diseases as tuberculosis, AIDS, diabetes mellitus or myocardial infarction. And in case of poisoning with heavy metals, prevent intoxication of the body, which can cause painful death in a short period of time.

Garlic sweat odor is an unpleasant side effect of eating garlic, vitamin C overdose, or hormonal changes. The garlic smell, which requires strengthening of daily hygiene measures, in its usual state disappears on its own on the 3-4th day, but with a sudden appearance, simultaneously with increased sweating is one of the symptoms of arsenic poisoning, tuberculosis or disruption of the endocrine system, requiring urgent corrective action measures.

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