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What Causes Bad Odor From Stomach?

What could cause a bad odor emitting from the stomach and not from the oral cavity---my teeth are in excellent shape. This symptom is new and appeared suddenly a few month ago. I never smoked, nor use drugs, eat plane, simple food with very few spices and am not overweight, and I feel well. What ailing me? Thank you. Sincerely, mj
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Dentist 's  Response
Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bad odor from stomach. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like poor oral hygiene , certain foods and drinks like garlic, onions, coffee or tobacco products , certain medications like insulin injections, Paraldehyde, and Triamterene , vitamin supplements , gastroesophageal reflux disease or liver disease . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also order liver function and take history . For now start taking probiotics food like yogurt and do not le your stomach empty , try to eat small and frequent meals .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Dentist Dr. Honey Arora's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain bad odour from stomach can be due to causes like excessive formation of intestinal gas leading to belching and bloating while at times acid reflux, indigestion etc can be a cause..
But in case if you do not have any symptoms and you are perfectly fine there is a possibility that the bad smell is coming from back of throat hat can be due to causes like tonsil stones, post nasal drip, excess intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic etc..
I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get a thorough clinical evaluation done..
He can also advise you a laryngoscopy, upper G.I Endoscopy, blood test etc to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly..
Treatment of underlying cause will resolve the symptoms too..
As of now you can do steam inhalations with few drops of Eucalyptus oil in boiling water..
You can chew flavoured sugarfree chewing gums.
Gargle with flavoured mouthwash..
Avoid excess of onion and garlic..
Drink plenty of water..
Take more of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits in diet..
Maintain a good oral hygiene..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Bad Odor From Stomach?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bad odor from stomach. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like poor oral hygiene , certain foods and drinks like garlic, onions, coffee or tobacco products , certain medications like insulin injections, Paraldehyde, and Triamterene , vitamin supplements , gastroesophageal reflux disease or liver disease . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also order liver function and take history . For now start taking probiotics food like yogurt and do not le your stomach empty , try to eat small and frequent meals . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari