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How Can Bad Breath Be Treated?
Hello Doctor.
My Name is Swetha, from India.
Iam suffering from bad breath from more than a year and I consulted Dentist and my oral health was good, it had no problem, she said it may be due to any other health problems, so I consulted general physician and she prescribed endoscopy. And Doctor said , there is slight bacterial infection in my easophagus, and the tissue is torn, if I dont eat properly and have improper food , it may tear more. No medications wa sgiven. He just told me to maintain healthy diet. But there was no improvement I felt. So i again consulter our family doctor and told this. He gave me Cinitapride and Pantoprazole capsules And Himalaya's Gasex tablets. So will I get rid of this bad breath problem? Is these tablets good to heal this?
My Name is Swetha, from India.
Iam suffering from bad breath from more than a year and I consulted Dentist and my oral health was good, it had no problem, she said it may be due to any other health problems, so I consulted general physician and she prescribed endoscopy. And Doctor said , there is slight bacterial infection in my easophagus, and the tissue is torn, if I dont eat properly and have improper food , it may tear more. No medications wa sgiven. He just told me to maintain healthy diet. But there was no improvement I felt. So i again consulter our family doctor and told this. He gave me Cinitapride and Pantoprazole capsules And Himalaya's Gasex tablets. So will I get rid of this bad breath problem? Is these tablets good to heal this?
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Sat, 26 Aug 2017
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Hello,
Bad breath is also known as Halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, postnasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, diabetes etcetera.
Yes, it is true that the treatment of the underlying cause will relieve the symptoms. If it is due to some digestive or acid issues, then taking medicines will definitely improve the condition. As of now, you should start gargling with a flavored mouthwash twice a day. You should chew flavored sugar-free chewing gum.
Do warm saline gargles twice a day.
Limit the intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic.
Drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
Bad breath is also known as Halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, postnasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, diabetes etcetera.
Yes, it is true that the treatment of the underlying cause will relieve the symptoms. If it is due to some digestive or acid issues, then taking medicines will definitely improve the condition. As of now, you should start gargling with a flavored mouthwash twice a day. You should chew flavored sugar-free chewing gum.
Do warm saline gargles twice a day.
Limit the intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic.
Drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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