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What Causes Smelling Of Bad Odor While Using Neti Pot?
Question: For almost a year now or maybe longer I have noticed a progression of bad smells. Now it is constant. I seem to smell, others seem to smell, cooking stinks. The smell is not easy to describe. It's the same though all the time. I wash my hands and it smells like bad soap. It smells like dead skin or dying cells or something. Food taste isn't totally gone but things are beginning to taste, just not right.
Brief Answer:
Chronic sinusitis as most probable cause as following...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
1. You are saying that for more than 1 year have been noticing a progression of bad smells. On the other hand, you are also reporting to use nedi pot. If you are using nedi pot, then, this makes me think that you are suffering of chronic sinusitis.
Treating sinusitis adequately will also eliminate the feeling of bad smell.
2. Next, keeping a good oral and personal hygiene can also help with bad smelling. Try to have a regular dental control by dentist to prevent gums/teeth problems which also can trigger bad smell.
3. Apart sinusitis, acid reflux is also to rule out especially if you are having heartburn after eating.
4. Try to eliminate spices from your diet or any other food that would cause bad smelling to you.
Discuss with your doctor to see a neurologist in order to rule out brain lesions that sometimes are associated with bad smelling.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
Chronic sinusitis as most probable cause as following...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
1. You are saying that for more than 1 year have been noticing a progression of bad smells. On the other hand, you are also reporting to use nedi pot. If you are using nedi pot, then, this makes me think that you are suffering of chronic sinusitis.
Treating sinusitis adequately will also eliminate the feeling of bad smell.
2. Next, keeping a good oral and personal hygiene can also help with bad smelling. Try to have a regular dental control by dentist to prevent gums/teeth problems which also can trigger bad smell.
3. Apart sinusitis, acid reflux is also to rule out especially if you are having heartburn after eating.
4. Try to eliminate spices from your diet or any other food that would cause bad smelling to you.
Discuss with your doctor to see a neurologist in order to rule out brain lesions that sometimes are associated with bad smelling.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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