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Halitosis ( digestion)
I am suffering from halitosis , I have checked with dentist twice , no oral issue , it's because of digestion problems, its affecting day to day life , loosing confidence & self doubt . Plz help with this .
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History is suggesting gerd ( gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Stress leads to indigestion
Required more history, kindly consult me through practo
Next Steps
Take Tab omez 20mg 1-0-0 before food
Health Tips
•Don't be stressed
•Drink a glass of water 30mins before and 30mins after food , don't drink water in-between food.
Keep hydrated
•Brush twice daily
•Avoid onion and garlic
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Go to a gastroenterologist
Mostly due to gerd or digestion issues since dentist have checked ur condition
Health Tips
No need to worry as this is treatable, there's no need to loose confidence and have self doubt , this is very much treatable
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Halitosis, despite having good hygiene or without any oral or throat infection can be due to digestion issue.
If you experienced bloating feeling in stomach or acidity regularly (with a burning sensation in chest) it can be due to regurgitation or other digestive issues.
Next Steps
Maintain good oral hygiene(flossing can help a lot). Have more smaller meals instead of large meals. Eat food with more fiber, salads and prefer to have curd/yogurt if your diet allows it. Also avoid lying down immediately after food and keep yourself well hydrated.
Health Tips
Avoid lying down immediately after food, avoid taking large meals.
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See the real problem here is food is staying for much longer in your stomach than required ,with some purtrified foul smelling food regurgitation to upper tract causing bad smell from mouth.
You have to eat more fibre diet ,fruits ,salads which moves fast.
You have to do more fasting .. so intestine get some relaxation time and move food fast after overcoming fatigue due to repeated eating. Have atleast 8 hours gap between meals.
And most importantly avoid lying down/sleep immediately after meal.. wait atleast 1 hour. If you directly go to sleep food will regurgitate more..so take care of yourself.
For now just take norflox 400 ODx3d
Omez empty stomach x3d.
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Need more history
1.Are you feeling hungry??.. do u have lose of appetite
2. Do u defecate daily ...do u have constipation
3.do you drink 2-3 litres of water daily.
4.do you have any vomiting sensation
5.after eating food ..do u feel any abdominal pain
6. Do u lie down or sleep immediately after eating food
If anything said above suits u ...
Then,
U should take enough fibre in ur diet ( veggies,spinach, raw fruits)
Do some exercise ( situps , squats, jogging or walking)
Some hip and abdominal workout..
Take enough sleep (6-8 hours)
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Hello Sir,
Since dental causes are ruled out, your halitosis is likely from digestion or stomach-related issues like acidity, reflux, or gut imbalance. With the right evaluation and proper management this can be controlled, so don’t lose confidence — it is treatable.
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Halitosis is often oral in origin, but non-oral causes like gastrointestinal disorders can contribute, especially when there’s no dental disease. Key digestive conditions linked to bad breath include Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), H. pylori infection, gastroparesis, bowel obstruction, and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Halitosis from digestive causes is sometimes accompanied by symptoms such as bloating, stomach discomfort, acid reflux, or irregular bowel habits.
Addressing halitosis due to digestive problems generally requires treating the underlying GI disorder, optimizing digestion, and supporting healthy gut flora. Sometimes, dietary habits (such as skipping breakfast, excessive consumption of onions/garlic, or alcohol) also worsen bad breath
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