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· 24 Dec 2021

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Why does your belly button smell

Belly buttons, or navels, can be the source of many embarrassing moments in life. A smelly belly button can make it hard to want to wear anything with a lower waistline and can embarrass you at pool parties and beach days with friends and family. So why does my belly button smell? There are many possible causes and ways to prevent it, so let’s take a look at them below

What causes belly button odor
Stinky belly buttons are caused by several factors. For one, if you’re very active or if you sweat a lot, bacteria in your belly button can multiply quickly and cause an odor. A diet high in protein may also contribute to stinky belly buttons: Proteins like sulfur can give off odors after they break down and become part of your stool. If your stool is particularly smelly, it can make its way into your belly button
Another common reason for an unpleasant belly button smell is that your body isn’t cleaning out all of your bodily waste—allowing it to mix with sweat, food particles, dead skin cells, and more. Try changing up what you eat (yes, some foods can lead to more gas) and see how that impacts things

How to treat a smelly belly button
A lot of people feel embarrassed about their smelly gas and are embarrassed to bring it up with a doctor. This is one way that your healthcare provider can help you, though. Ask if there’s anything you can do to reduce how often you have gas or ask if there’s anything they can recommend to make it less odorous. They may suggest eating more fiber or drinking more water, for example.
And be sure to let them know if something, in particular, sets off an unpleasant odor. Here are some common causes:: Eating foods high in sugar and carbs like beans, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and even meat (especially red meat) all contain gases that get trapped under pressure in your digestive tract. If you suffer from acid reflux disease then acid exposure damages cells which form an airtight seal within your digestive tract where flatulence stays until released into the open

Treatment for extra stinky flatulence
The first step to fix smelly gas is to identify what is causing it. If you’re taking prescription medication, changing your diet, or experiencing other digestive issues, a doctor will probably be able to help. For flatulence that results from poor digestion, adding fiber and protein-rich foods can often solve it. And if all else fails (or even if it doesn’t), zinc supplements are a good place to start.
Zinc has long been used as an over-the-counter remedy for bad breath, although there isn’t enough evidence to know how effective it is for digestion. Drinking more water may also help reduce stinkiness because hydration reduces intestinal gas build-up; feel free to add mint leaves, chamomile tea, or apple cider vinegar—which have their cleansing effects—to make drinking water more enjoyable.