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What Causes A Sulphur Taste In Mouth And Burping ?
Question: What causes a sulphur taste in mouth and burping that has a sulphur breath smell?
Brief Answer:
Acid Peptic Disease.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
The sulphur taste and smell in mouth associated with burping can be due to many reasons most common being Acid Peptic Disease, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, Dental Cavities.
In such situations I advise following:
1. To get a dental check up done to rule out dental caries.
2. To start on combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone.
3. To take soft, bland diet.
4. To walk after each meal.
5. Avoid smoking, Alcohol consumption in case you do.
I hope this would help you.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Acid Peptic Disease.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
The sulphur taste and smell in mouth associated with burping can be due to many reasons most common being Acid Peptic Disease, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, Dental Cavities.
In such situations I advise following:
1. To get a dental check up done to rule out dental caries.
2. To start on combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone.
3. To take soft, bland diet.
4. To walk after each meal.
5. Avoid smoking, Alcohol consumption in case you do.
I hope this would help you.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am a diabetic A1c 6.4 and a vegetarian. Would this have any impact?
Brief Answer:
A very high impact.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend
Diabetics are very prone to have dental infections, including gingivitis, cavities.
Now i would strongly recommend you a dental check up.
If your dentist, gives you clearance then you can start treatment for acid peptic disease as advised.
Get a dental opinion and write back to me.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy
A very high impact.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend
Diabetics are very prone to have dental infections, including gingivitis, cavities.
Now i would strongly recommend you a dental check up.
If your dentist, gives you clearance then you can start treatment for acid peptic disease as advised.
Get a dental opinion and write back to me.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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