Sniffing out your health concerns — how scents can signal underlying medical conditions

Here are some signs that your body odour could point to a bigger health problem

While body odour is a normal aspect of human physiology, certain scents can signal underlying medical conditions. Picture: iStock.

Specific smells, such as fruity or fishy odours, can be particularly suggestive of certain health conditions.

Sweating from intense exercise or extreme heat often produces a strong smell, but when does this odour signal something more serious?