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What Causes Bloating And Sweet Smell When I Wipe?
Question: I'm bloated and there's a sweet smell when I wipe. I'm on a low carb diet. Is this an infection?
Brief Answer:
Not infection.Sweet smell is due to fats
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for giving me an opportunity to address your query.I have thoroughly read you query and deeply understand your concerns.
In Low carb diet cabohydrate is replaced by higher % fats and proteins- the sweet smell is due to digested fats(ketosis) and definitely not infection.infection. In my clinic I have often seen people switching on low carb diet complaining of gas, bloating, constipation and diarrhea as their bodies adapt to their new style of eating.
High protein diet including dairy products & meats especially beef and pork cause bloating because they are slow to digest and empty from the stomach.I were to change the traits of diet (meat, fish and eggs for red meat and pork) depending on your food choice if these symptoms are troublesome.This minimise bloating & other symptoms which are troublesome.
Hope this answers your query.
Not infection.Sweet smell is due to fats
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for giving me an opportunity to address your query.I have thoroughly read you query and deeply understand your concerns.
In Low carb diet cabohydrate is replaced by higher % fats and proteins- the sweet smell is due to digested fats(ketosis) and definitely not infection.infection. In my clinic I have often seen people switching on low carb diet complaining of gas, bloating, constipation and diarrhea as their bodies adapt to their new style of eating.
High protein diet including dairy products & meats especially beef and pork cause bloating because they are slow to digest and empty from the stomach.I were to change the traits of diet (meat, fish and eggs for red meat and pork) depending on your food choice if these symptoms are troublesome.This minimise bloating & other symptoms which are troublesome.
Hope this answers your query.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you. Good to know. Information helpful
Brief Answer:
Most welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for writing back.
Feel free to write me for any of your queries in the future.
Stay fit.All the best.
Most welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for writing back.
Feel free to write me for any of your queries in the future.
Stay fit.All the best.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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