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What Causes Bad Breath After A Concussion?

I am 64 yrs of age, 5'3", weigh 190 lbs. I was in an auto accident 9 days ago, suffering a concussion. My husband has been telling me that I have bad breath the last couple of days. What could be causing this. I still a large goose ege on my head, which I understand needs to be absorbed by the body, so I am still applying cold and warm compresses to help heal/ speed the swelling and edema. Major concern is the bad breath which is not normal.
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Read your query.

The bad breath could be because of presence of calculus and debris with stains in your oral cavity.Also there can be presence of gingival inflammation which will further aggravate the condition.

A visit to your dentist and getting your teeth cleaned and then followed with use of chlorhexidine mouth wash for a few days will help you come over of the bad breath.

If you have any throat infection,get it treated as that will also cause a bad breath in few.

Hope this was helpful.

Thanks and regards.



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What Causes Bad Breath After A Concussion?

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. The bad breath could be because of presence of calculus and debris with stains in your oral cavity.Also there can be presence of gingival inflammation which will further aggravate the condition. A visit to your dentist and getting your teeth cleaned and then followed with use of chlorhexidine mouth wash for a few days will help you come over of the bad breath. If you have any throat infection,get it treated as that will also cause a bad breath in few. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.