Smell yeast-y, like you’re baking a loaf of sourdough down there? Then you probably have a yeast infection. Other telltale signs include cottage cheese–like discharge, and intense itchiness of the vagina and vulva, says Dr. Minkin.
Also know, why do I smell cheese all the time?
Phantosmia is also known as an “olfactory hallucination” and the smell is unique to the person and is usually unpleasant, spoiling the taste of any food or drink consumed. It can be in one or both nostrils, experts warn.
Similarly one may ask, why do I smell like dairy?
Dairy. Body odor develops when lipids secreted in your sweat are digested by bacteria on your skin, which release odorous gasses as a byproduct — lipids that comes from digesting milk, yogurt, and other dairy products.
Can other people smell my discharge?
Don’t worry too much about other people noticing the way your vulva smells. Generally other people won’t be able to smell it at all unless they get very close to your vulva, like when you’re having sex, and in that case most people like the way their partners’ vulvas smell.
What do you smell before a stroke?
Cognitive impairment is common during stroke, and can be a lasting side effect. There is a common myth that during a stroke, the victim will perceive the smell of burning toast. The medical term for this is phantosmia; an olfactory hallucination. In other words, a phantom smell, or a smell that isn’t really there.
Why do I keep smelling things that aren’t there?
An olfactory hallucination (phantosmia) makes you detect smells that aren’t really present in your environment. The odors detected in phantosmia vary from person to person and may be foul or pleasant. They can occur in one or both nostrils. The phantom smell may seem to always be present or it may come and go.
Can anxiety cause strange smells?
Phantosmia, which is an olfactory hallucination, sometimes occurs with anxiety. It can cause you to smell something that isn’t there, or rather, a neutral smell becomes unpleasant. Most often, this bizarre sensation is caused by antidepressants or withdrawal from them.
Why does my teeth smell like poop?
Poor oral hygiene can cause your breath to smell like poop. Failing to brush and floss your teeth properly and regularly can make your breath smell because plaque and bacteria accumulate on and between your teeth. Food that’s not removed by flossing stays between your teeth, causing your breath to smell unpleasant.
What foods smell bad but taste good?
Give these a try, and your nose just might forgive you.
- Durian. PIN IT. Photo courtesy of @zenkinz on Instagram. …
- Kimchi. PIN IT. Photo by Irene Kim. …
- Collard greens. PIN IT. Photo courtesy of @mamosasgp on Instagram. …
- Balsamic vinegar. PIN IT. …
- Brussels sprouts. PIN IT. …
- Parmesan cheese. PIN IT. …
- Sauerkraut. PIN IT. …
- Boiled Eggs. PIN IT.
What disease makes you smell like rotten eggs?
Trimethylaminuria is a disorder in which the body is unable to break down trimethylamine, a chemical compound that has a pungent odor. Trimethylamine has been described as smelling like rotting fish, rotting eggs, garbage, or urine.
