Why is there an odor after sitting for a long time?

In general, developing an odor in the genital area after prolonged sitting may be related to factors such as poor hygiene, urinary tract infections, vaginitis, scrotal moisture, or bacterial vaginosis. Patients are advised to follow medical guidance for symptomatic treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Poor Hygiene

If a person neglects personal hygiene and does not change their underwear regularly, it may lead to localized odor. It is recommended to maintain good personal hygiene, frequently change and wash underwear, get adequate rest, and avoid excessive fatigue.

2. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

UTIs are usually caused by poor hygiene or bacterial infection, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination, along with foul-smelling discharge. Under a doctor's guidance, patients may take medications such as ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets or cefuroxime axetil tablets for treatment.

3. Vaginitis

Vaginitis may result from anaerobic bacterial infection, causing symptoms including vaginal burning, itching, abnormal vaginal discharge, and a fishy odor. Under medical supervision, patients may use medications such as penicillin V potassium tablets or ampicillin capsules. Maintaining local hygiene is also important.

4. Scrotal Moisture

This refers to abnormal symptoms such as excessive sweating, dampness, or coldness in the scrotal skin without obvious organic lesions. A persistently moist scrotum is prone to inflammation, causing itching and odor. Therefore, genital odor after prolonged sitting may be due to scrotal moisture. Treatment may include oral administration of traditional Chinese medicines such as Longdan Xiegan Wan or Er Miao Wan, as directed by a physician.

5. Bacterial Vaginosis

This condition results from vaginal microbial imbalance, particularly a reduction in lactobacilli, allowing overgrowth of pathogens such as Gardnerella, various anaerobic bacteria, and curved rods, leading to mixed infection. Common symptoms include increased vaginal discharge with a strong odor, mild vulvar itching, or a burning sensation. Genital odor after prolonged sitting may also occur. Under medical guidance, patients may take oral clindamycin hydrochloride capsules or metronidazole tablets for treatment.

In addition, conditions such as trichomonas vaginitis or cervicitis may also cause genital odor after prolonged sitting. Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to prevent disease progression.