Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Can Acid Reflux And Bad Breath Be Treated?
I have acid reflux and bad breath for about 10 years. My doctor have proscribe and I have taken all types of acid reflux medications and nothing seem to help my very bad breath. what can I take or do to get rid of my bad breath. My breath smell like something rotten. please help!
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HCM
Effective management of GERD will help eliminate the bad odor.
Management of GERD is detailed below
-Avoid fatty, fried, spicy food
-Avoid caffeine, carbonated drinks, smoking and alcohol
-Give atleast 2 hours between last meal and bed time
-Raise the head end of bed by using wooden blocks under bed post
-Eat small frequent meals
-You can also take Nexium 20 mg once daily
-Chewing gum can also help with bad breath
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Thank you for trusting HCM
Effective management of GERD will help eliminate the bad odor.
Management of GERD is detailed below
-Avoid fatty, fried, spicy food
-Avoid caffeine, carbonated drinks, smoking and alcohol
-Give atleast 2 hours between last meal and bed time
-Raise the head end of bed by using wooden blocks under bed post
-Eat small frequent meals
-You can also take Nexium 20 mg once daily
-Chewing gum can also help with bad breath
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....