Aging is the only way for everyone. Once people get old, they will not only grow wrinkles, their hair will turn white, but also smell heavier.
I wonder if you have found that some old people will have an unspeakable smell, especially in the elderly or sick elderly.
So, how did this smell come into being? Is there any way to eliminate it? Now let's have a look!
The source of "old taste"
1、 Skin aging and wrinkle increase
With the growth of age, the antioxidant substances on the body surface will gradually decrease, the sebum will gradually become thinner, and the moisture content of the skin will gradually decrease, making it easier to dry. This physiological phenomenon will make people's dandruff fall off very easily.
The skin scraps from human metabolism are easy to deposit on the surface of the skin. If they are not cleaned up in time, the more they accumulate, the more they will react with dust mites, bacteria and other microorganisms under the skin folds. All kinds of wastes produced by these pathogens during the growth and reproduction process will give off a very unpleasant smell.
Moreover, because the skin of the elderly has more wrinkles, it is easier to hide evil and accept evil, and this kind of smell is more likely to appear, which is called "old age smell".
2、 Impaired digestion
As the digestive function of the elderly gradually degenerates, their physical condition gradually goes "downhill". The first organ that begins to age is the intestine. The peristalsis of the intestine decreases, and feces are not excreted smoothly in the intestine. If the food in the intestine is stored for too long, it will produce bad breath, which will be produced through the mouth and nose, and the smell of feces is also relatively heavy.
On the other hand, if the elderly have a long and greasy diet and do not like to eat vegetables and fruits, they will be more likely to have some digestive system diseases if they exercise too little, ranging from bad breath to loss of appetite, abdominal distension, constipation, etc.
3、 Degeneration of sensory organs
The sense of smell and touch of the elderly may deteriorate. If the clothes are polluted by excreta, sweat and food residues, if they cannot be found and treated in time, it will lead to odor.
In addition, some elderly people's self-care ability is reduced, which reduces the frequency of cleaning and hygiene such as brushing teeth, mouthwash, bathing and changing clothes. Normal odor cannot be removed in time, which forms the "old smell".
There are also some elderly people who need to take medicine all the year round. It is inevitable that there will be a medicine smell in the house, which will also aggravate the elderly's body odor.
Special smell and disease
When some abnormal "old smell" suddenly appears on the elderly, it is likely that it is the manifestation of some diseases. At this time, the elderly should be taken to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid more serious consequences.
▲ Smell of rotten eggs: For the elderly with oral diseases such as gingivitis, periodontitis and dental caries, the secretion of their oral glands is reduced, and the self purification effect of the oral cavity is weakened, which leads to the imbalance of the oral environment. A large number of harmful bacteria in the oral cavity breed and ferment, which directly leads to the taste of rotten eggs.
▲ Sour odor: when sour odor occurs in the elderly, it may be a chronic disease of the digestive system, such as peptic ulcer, chronic gastritis, functional dyspepsia and other gastrointestinal diseases, which may cause sour odor in the mouth.
▲ Putrid smell: The elderly with respiratory diseases such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, chronic bronchitis may have a putrid smell.
▲ Rotten apple flavor: When the blood sugar of the human body exceeds the standard and is not controlled, the fat and protein in the body will decompose and accelerate to produce ketone bodies, which will give off a sour rotten apple flavor.
Therefore, if the old person with diabetes has a sour taste similar to rotten apples, you should be alert to whether ketoacidosis occurs, and you need to take the old person to the hospital as soon as possible.
▲ Urine odor: When the renal function fails, the waste in the body cannot be excreted normally, and the metabolites are retained. The patient's breath will have a special smell of urine or ammonia. If such smell suddenly appears on the elderly, be alert to the deterioration of kidney disease.
Solution to "old man smell"
1、 Bathing frequently
The "old taste" is most obvious in the areas where sebaceous glands are concentrated, such as the head, neck, ear, chest, and armpit. Therefore, the elderly should change their clothes frequently, especially the personal clothes and trousers; Take a bath frequently. Hair, neck, back of ear, armpit, groin, anus and other parts must be cleaned. These parts are particularly prone to residual smell.
After taking a bath, pay attention to skin moisturizing and hydrating, and apply body moisturizing lotion after daily bathing.
2、 Develop good defecation habits
It is necessary to develop the habit of regular defecation. The elderly with constipation can use laxative according to the doctor's guidance while adjusting their diet. After defecation, they should pay attention to cleaning. They can use water washing or wet toilet paper.
3、 Good eating habits
Long term consumption of greasy food is likely to aggravate the oxidation of sebum and make the odor heavier. Drink plenty of water in daily life, especially a cup of warm water after getting up in the morning, which is conducive to lubricating the intestinal tract. You can eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, add coarse grains properly to the staple food, use less garlic and other heavy smelling foods as seasoning, and supplement protein in an appropriate amount.
4、 Develop good habits of living hygiene
Keep windows open and ventilated every day, wash and brush teeth, and change underwear; Regularly change the bed sheets, bedding, clothes, etc., and wash and sun them frequently to remove the smell of old people in the room.
5、 Mutual assistance of family members
Because of olfactory fatigue, we can hardly smell our own body odor. Therefore, it is a better way to remind your family members by helping each other. Don't "get angry" because of your family's tips. You should dare to face the problem and solve it in time.
