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Bad breath
I have a problem of bad breath. I am not sick , I brush daily, I don't have any dental problem, I clean my tongue, still if I am not talking or eating for 10-20 mins , I develop bad breath. Also if I am hungry for sometime bad breath prevails. Pls help
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Hello, cause may be oral or gastrointestinal. So consult a dentist first if u RELIVED by TREATMENT it's ok otherwise Take plenty of liquids so oral cavityn body remains HYDRATED so PREVENT CONSTIPATION which may be a cause of bad breath..
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You could be having a digestive problem, constipation could be a reason or Dental plaques .
Next Steps
Drink plenty of water.
Avoid caffeinated drinks- tea, coffee, coke etc, avoid getting constipated and If the problem still persists you will need to see a doctor to rule out any infection in your gut, diabetes, kidney problem
See a dentist. Dental plaque can cause bad breath and only a dentist on examination can tell you if you have plaque or not.
Check your blood sugar, Fasting and post prandial and Renal function test - Serum creatinine
Meet your doctor with all the reports.
Health Tips
Take plenty of fresh fruits
Diet rich in fibre - beans, leafy vegetables
Drink water - 2.5 litrs at least.
Keep your mouth moist - dry mouth leads to bad breath.
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