Health problems of the most embarrassing

Everyone has health problems, both serious problems like cancer, heart disease, or stroke, as well as minor health problems.
But there are some minor health problems that can actually disgrace.
What? Here are 10 health problems that can make people feel embarrassed:

Stinky feet
"Chronic odour is very embarrassing and can affect anyone," says podiatrist Lorraine Jones.
The cause? "Our feet sweat in shoes all day. Some escapes but some can be absorbed back into your skin. The bacteria that live on the skin's surface then start breaking down the sweat, generating a smell like Limburger cheese. Washing only helps temporarily as the bacteria is activated again when feet start sweating," explains Lorraine.

Solution: "Wash your feet twice a day with an antibacterial soap such as Hibiscrub from your local pharmacy," says Lorraine. "Afterwards, dab astringent surgical spirit between your toes. never wear the same shoes two days in a row because they won't get a chance to dry out. If it persists, ask your doctor for antibiotics."

Bad breath
Halitosis or chronic bad breath affects one in four of us. "It's usually caused by poor dental hygiene," explains Dr Catti Moss.
The bacteria in your mouth break down food particles releasing a smelly gas. Gum disease can also cause bad breath. Other causes include various metabolic complaints, sinusitis and gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining). It can also be associated with diabetes that is out of control.

Solution: Brush twice a day, floss daily, clean your tongue and go for a dental check-up.

"the right sort of mouthwash can really help - Retardex (£8.47, Boots) is the best one," recommends Dr Moss.

"If all this makes no difference, see your GP."

Stress incontinence

"This results in small amounts of urine leaking from your bladder when it's under sudden unexpected pressure - for example, when you cough," explains Bupa's Dr Rebecca Small.

"It affects around two million in the UK and happens more frequently in women."

This is because childbirth and menopause can both weaken the pelvic floor muscles.

Solution: "Get help from your GP," says Dr Small. "they may recommend Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles or injections to the bladder, even surgery. If your body mass index is over 30, it will help if you lose some weight."

Fish odour syndrome
Trimethylaminuria occurs when someone's body can't break down certain compounds in food, mainly in those containing choline, including eggs and fatty meats.

At its most extreme, this can result in a fishy odour emanating from sweat, urine and breath.

In women, it's at its worst around menstruation. It is genetic and fairly rare.

Solution: Your doctor can prescribe antibiotics to help and some sufferers report probiotics ease symptoms. Eating a diet low in choline - so cutting down on eggs, meat and wheatgerm - can make quite a dramatic difference.

Too much farting
It's normal to pass wind up to 25 times a day but excessive flatulence is a real problem. "It can happen when you swallow more air than usual as a result of chewing gum, smoking or not chewing food slowly and thoroughly," says Dr Small.

"Underlying conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and coeliac disease are also known to trigger excessive flatulence."

Solution: "Avoid foods such as beans, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage if you find they aggravate flatulence," says Dr Small.

"It's also a good idea to keep a food diary and see if any other foods are linked. Quit smoking and chew your food thoroughly and slowly."

Anal fissure
Noticed pain and bleeding when you go to the loo? Don't assume it's piles - anal fissures, small tears or open sores in the anus, are common.

"The sharp, searing or burning pain in or around your anus can last for a couple of hours after a bowel movement and can be severe," explains Dr Small.

Solution: You should always tell your doctor if you notice blood in your stools, as, albeit rarely, this can be a sign of bowel cancer. "Anal fissures are commonly caused by straining during a bowel movement," explains Dr Small.

"Recurrent diarrhoea, pregnancy, childbirth, Crohn's disease and certain medicines are other causes and they can also be caused by StDs.

"Eat a high-fibre diet, drink lots of fluid and exercise. Your doctor may prescribe a laxative. Applying petroleum jelly around the opening may ease bowel movements."

Red face
"Rosacea causes persistent redness on the face and small inflamed bumps, plus broken veins and sometimes swelling," says Bevis Man from the British Skin Foundation.

In the most extreme cases, it can lead to areas of the face becoming lumpy and misshapen, most commonly the nose.

"Rosacea is thought to affect one in 10 Europeans, usually in middle age, typically those who blush easily and it's more common in women," says Bevis.

Rosacea can deeply affect your confidence, especially as people often attribute the condition to heavy drinking.

Solution: Bevis explains: "there are a number of triggers that can worsen rosacea, such as stress, alcohol, too much exercise and hot spicy foods. topical and oral antibiotics can help the condition, so visit your GP."

Excess sweating
About 2-3% of the population has a condition called hyperhidrosis, producing up to 10 times more than the average litre of daily sweat. "It can exist on its own with no known cause, although some medicines can lead to excess sweating," says Dr Moss. "Some people sweat heavily under the arms or just on their palms and soles or their whole body."

Solution: Your doctor will treat any underlying conditions. they may prescribe aluminium chloride to plug up sweat glands or other treatments, such as Botox injections, to block brain signals to the sweat glands.

Vulval burning
This describes chronic, burning pain in the vulval area, without any obvious infection or skin condition. The pain may be continuous (unprovoked vulvodynia) or may be felt upon light touch (provoked vulvodynia). "Pain may even spread to the bottom and thighs," explains Bevis. "There's no single cause, but it occurs more often in women who have other problems with pain, for example, migraine. It may be caused by over-sensitivity of the superficial nerve endings in the vulva."

Solution: "Avoid chemicals, such as those in shower gels and bubble baths," says Bevis. "instead, use an emulsifying soap substitute. local anaesthetic lotions such as lidocaine may help, or your doctor may choose to prescribe medication to dampen down the central nervous system's response."

Hairy body
It's estimated up to three women in every 20 have excess hair growth. In hirsutism, hair is thick and dark and usually appears on the face, chest, lower back and/ or buttocks. It's caused by either an excess of male hormones or an increased sensitivity to them.

Three-quarters of cases are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome, although other causes can include rare hormonal disorders.

Solution: The hair can be removed with electrolysis and laser hair removal, although treatments often need to be repeated. Your doctor may prescribe hormonal treatments, like the pill, to correct the imbalance. there are topical lotions that can also help. if the problem is severe, you may be referred to a specialist.