Symptom: Foot odor

Introduction: Foot odor

Foot odor: Odorous or smelly feet. See free access online books about Foot odor below. See detailed information below for a list of 5 causes of Foot odor, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Foot odor:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Foot odor. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

• Normal sweating
• Bacterial foot infection
• Fungal foot infection
• Athlete's foot

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Foot odor: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Foot odor, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Foot odor and Foot symptoms (2 causes)
• Foot odor and Leg symptoms (2 causes)
• Foot odor and Coma (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Digestive symptoms (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Fatigue (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Lack of energy (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Movement symptoms (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Muscle spasms (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Muscle symptoms (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Muscle weakness (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Odor symptoms (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Seizures (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Spasms (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Syncope (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Vomiting (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Blisters (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Body odor (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Cracked skin (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Dry skin (1 cause)
• Foot odor and Fingernail symptoms (1 cause)

See full list of 40 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Foot odor

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Odor symptoms (72 causes)
• Foot symptoms (685 causes)
• Leg symptoms (1076 causes)
• Limb symptoms (1032 causes)

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Foot odor

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Foot odor:

• Odor symptoms (72 causes)
• Bad breath (51 causes)
• Foot symptoms (685 causes)

Diagnostic Guides for Foot odor

Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Foot odor from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Foot odor. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Foot odor

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Diagnostic tests for Foot odor:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Foot odor. Some of these are listed below :

• Skin scrapings of fungal skin infection - for microscopy and culture.
• Swab of discharge, if present - to detect bacteria that may be responsible for a bacterial skin infection.

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Foot odor. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

• How long have you had foot odor? - to determine if acute or chronic.
• What shoes and socks do you usually wear? - e.g. one of the main causes of sweaty, smelly feet is wearing the wrong socks or footwear. Shoes with plastic or other synthetic fabric linings do not allow even normal amounts of sweat to evaporate and do not absorb it either, so the foot stays wet. Synthetic socks have the same effect, especially if they are tight. The best socks are 60-70% wool with a close weave and not too tight and it is advised to wear a clean pair every day. The best shoes are all-leather shoes without a lining or ones that are lined with leather.
• Do you have hard skin on the soles of your feet? - hard skin is dead skin and it becomes soggy when damp, providing an ideal environment for bacteria. It is best advised to remove the hard skin with a pumice stone.
• Risk factors for a fungal foot infection? - e.g. hot, humid weather, occlusive footwear, excessive sweating, walking barefoot on contaminated floors.

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Foot odor) may include:

• Symptoms of fungal foot infection (tinea pedis)? - e.g. skin between the toes will look red and soggy. Often itchy feet. May also be a secondary bacterial infection associated.
• Symptoms of bacterial foot infection? - e.g. red, weepy areas that may be warm, swollen and painful. May have a pus-like discharge.

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Stories from Users for Foot odor

Real-life user stories relating to Foot odor:

• Bad breath, body foot odor
• Trying to find smelly disorder
• Recurring Athletes Foot/Smelly Feet

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Foot odor or relevant symptoms:

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• Integumentary (Skin) (244)
  • Itchy red bumps all over body? Hives?
  • Sensitive Skin to Touch
  • Painful skin and no answers!!!
  • Pinprick red dots, itchy skin, wrongly diagnosed
  • Skin blisters, joint & muscle pain, Photos..
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Organs affected by Foot odor:

The list of organs typically affected by Foot odor may include, but is not limited to:

• Foot

Detailed list of causes of Foot odor

The list below shows some of the causes of Foot odor mentioned in various sources:

• Acidemia, isovaleric - smelly feet
• Athlete's foot
• Bacterial foot infection
• Fungal foot infection
• Normal sweating

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How Common are these Causes of Foot odor?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Foot odor. Of the 5 causes of Foot odor that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 0 causes are "very common" diseases
• 0 causes are "common" diseases
• 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 5 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 5 causes of Foot odor

Conditions listing symptoms: Foot odor:

The following list of conditions have 'Foot odor' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Foot odor?

Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Foot odor, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

• General practitioner
• Emergency physician
• Endocrinologist
• Dermatologist

Classifications of Foot odor:

Medical Conditions associated with Foot odor:

Odor symptoms (72 causes), Foot symptoms (680 causes), Leg symptoms (1067 causes), Limb symptoms (1021 causes)

Symptoms related to Foot odor:

Odor symptoms (72 causes), Bad breath (22 causes), Foot symptoms (680 causes)

Foot odor as a disease:

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