Bad breath due to the stomach: treatment and prevention of diseases

In cases where bad breath is bothersome, the first thing people pay attention to is the oral cavity. They also remember what products were consumed and what could cause this situation. It’s good when everything gets by with the fact that the trouble turns out to have happened because of the onion or garlic that was eaten. But it happens that the smell is a symptom of stomach diseases. In such cases, you should pay attention to your health and eliminate the cause.

What does an unpleasant odor mean?

Halitosis is a phenomenon of bad breath.

This phenomenon of bad breath is called halitosis. In fact, there are quite a few reasons that can cause such trouble.

But, if we take into account that this problem is related to the stomach, it is worthwhile to find the cause and possible disease as quickly as possible.

A very common problem that contributes to bad breath is problems with the digestive system. Everyone knows about such a disease as gastritis, many are even familiar with it. This is the first, most common disease, which gives such a symptom as halitosis.

Also, a disease such as an ulcer gives the same symptoms. Accompanied by bad breath, there may be dysbacteriosis, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, gastroenterocolitis, duodenitis. There are stomach diseases that are caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies, all of which can cause halitosis.

This symptom can occur due to both food and drug poisoning.

Gastritis

Gastritis can cause bad breath.

But the reason may be a person's diet. Namely, this applies to poor nutrition, non-compliance with the regime, quick dry snacks, and alcohol.

All this contributes to inflammation of the mucous membrane, thereby disrupting the process of digesting food, as a result of which a person gets halitosis.

But this, as already mentioned, is only a symptom, the problem lies in gastritis, which is simply inevitable with this method of eating.

How to get rid of bad breath

Table of contents

• Causes of bad breath
• What smells?
• How to get rid of bad breath?
• Prevention
• Advantages of contacting MEDSI

Bad breath (halitosis, halitosis) is a serious problem for many people. It interferes with free communication and can cause a number of complexes, significantly reducing self-esteem. Halitosis is included by WHO in the ICD classification of diseases under code R 19.6. It is an important symptom of pathologies of both internal organs and the oral cavity. Of course, the unpleasant smell can be drowned out. But many would like to get rid of it forever. How to do it? Let's figure it out!

Causes of bad breath

To get rid of a problem, you need to know why it occurred.

It should be understood that the oral cavity is the beginning of the digestive tract and is home to a large number of bacteria. It is not surprising that an unpleasant odor appears after sleep, in the morning. To fix the problem, just brush your teeth and gums. Also, bad breath may appear after eating dishes with onions, garlic and some spices, or drinking alcohol. In this case, it also does not indicate serious problems.

Halitosis can be considered much more dangerous if it occurs with:

• gastritis with high acidity
• esophageal diverticulum
• duodenal and stomach ulcers
• malignant neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract
• cardiac sphincter insufficiency

Respiratory tract diseases can also provoke problems. Halitosis often occurs against the background of a chronic runny nose, with pathologies of the sinuses and tonsillitis.

There are also dental causes of bad breath. These include various diseases of the teeth and gums. The problem is provoked by the active development of bacteria, rotting of products and the formation of dense deposits. At the same time, halitosis often becomes a constant companion of a person and it is extremely difficult to get rid of the pathological condition.

The cause of an unpleasant odor is often:

• caries and tooth decay
• wearing crowns and other prosthetic structures
• use of braces
• dry mucous membrane
• smoking

What smells?

The characteristics of halitosis are largely determined by its cause.

• A sour smell usually indicates diseases of the stomach and other digestive organs.
• Putrefactive speaks of esophageal diverticulum
• The smell of ammonia is a sign of diabetes
• Urine – about kidney failure
• Rotten cabbage or feces - about caries and other pathologies of the oral cavity

Important! If there is a problem, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. He will not only identify the cause of bad breath, but also tell you how to get rid of it. If necessary, other specialists of a narrow profile will be involved in working with the patient: gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, urologist, etc. For diagnosis, doctors use various examination methods.

How to get rid of bad breath?

As we have already noted, first of all you should consult a doctor.

You should start looking for the cause of halitosis and working to eliminate it by visiting the dentist. He will detect all existing pathologies of the oral cavity and eliminate them. Particular attention will be paid to carious cavities. The specialist will also carry out professional oral hygiene. Soft plaque and hard deposits will be removed using the air abrasive method and ultrasound. After this, the dentist will advise you to replace your toothbrush and select a toothpaste that will allow you to clean efficiently and in a timely manner. The patient may also be offered the use of an irrigator and other additional oral hygiene products.

Important! To prevent halitosis, you need to brush your teeth at least 2 times a day.

If treatment is carried out, but the bad breath persists, the dentist will advise you to contact a gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, or other specialists.

Important! It should be understood that the most common cause of halitosis is improper oral care. That is why you should regularly visit the dentist and use the toothbrush and toothpaste he has selected. It is also advisable to regularly perform professional oral hygiene and eliminate even small areas of bacterial accumulation (cavities, etc.).

Prevention

To prevent bad breath in men and women, you should:

1. Brush your teeth regularly
2. Stop smoking
3. Regulate proper nutrition by giving up unhealthy foods and ready-made meals
4. Monitor your metabolism

If you have chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and other body systems, it is imperative to treat them in a timely manner.

Advantages of contacting MEDSI

• Experienced, qualified specialists.
  They are able to quickly identify the cause of bad breath and treat existing pathologies.
• Professional oral hygiene.
  It helps prevent the occurrence of halitosis, and if it has already occurred, it will help eliminate the cause.
• Learning how to care for teeth at home.
  This service is especially relevant for children and adolescents. It allows you to teach proper hygiene from an early age, which also prevents the likelihood of problems occurring.
• Individual selection of products for proper oral care.
  Thanks to this, you can get rid of existing halitosis or reduce its manifestations
• No queues and the ability to make an appointment at a convenient time

If you are planning to get rid of bad breath by finding out and eliminating its causes, call + 7 (495) 7-800-500. Our specialists will answer all questions and offer a convenient time to visit MEDSI. Recording is also possible through the SmartMed application.

What will help solve the problem?

If you have gastritis, you need to seek help from a specialist.

If this problem is not related to the regime and the digestive process, but is a disease, treatment and prevention of diseases is needed under the supervision of a doctor.

With such diseases, it is very important to consult a doctor for help, since prolonging the disease can lead to more serious consequences. In such situations, diseases require long-term treatment.

It is also worth remembering that not all medications can be taken without consulting a doctor and a full examination. Most often, for gastritis, medications are prescribed that reduce acidity and help in the regeneration of the mucous membrane.

There may be cases when antibiotics and painkillers are needed, it all depends on the disease itself and the stage.

Diet

The diet will help improve digestion.

There are general rules that can significantly improve digestion and help with stomach pathologies, thereby getting rid of unpleasant symptoms. The first thing you should do is adjust your diet:

• Be sure to include healthy foods;
• Eliminate fast food;
• Refrain from taking processed foods;
• You should not eat spicy food;
• Carbonated drinks are prohibited.

The diet itself should consist of frequent meals, but in small portions. When creating a menu, you should pay attention to the following products:

1. Be careful when consuming sugar and carbohydrates, if possible completely eliminate them from the diet. The same applies to confectionery products.
2. As for fatty foods, they should be consumed in small quantities.
3. Also reduce your consumption of fried and salty foods.
4. It is better to limit yourself to drinking coffee and tea during the treatment period. But you should avoid products such as milk and cottage cheese.
5. If possible, consume meat in limited quantities.
6. Everyone knows about the benefits of fruits, but few people know that they cause fermentation and bloating, so you should exclude plums, grapes, and sour apples.
7. But fermented milk products will be very useful. They have a beneficial effect on digestive processes and restore the balance of microflora. It is worth paying attention to those products that contain acidophilus and bifidobacteria.
8. Vegetables and fruits contribute well to normal digestion, with the exception of those that cause fermentation. In addition, they saturate the body with vitamins.
9. Do not forget about drinking water, which is very important and necessary for the body.

Solution

The basis of therapy for bad breath due to the stomach is, first of all, the correction of diet and nutrition. So, to treat the stomach, exclude foods that irritate the mucous membrane (onions, garlic, etc.) from the daily menu, give up alcohol and smoking, normalize the drinking regime (2–2.5 l), completely (or at least partially) exclude fried foods , fatty and other “heavy” dishes.

This therapeutic measure is complemented by sanitation of the oral cavity and, if necessary, hygienic cleaning in the dental office (many gastric diseases cause excessive accumulation of bacterial plaque on the tongue and gums, which in itself is the cause of halitosis). Complex treatment of abnormal processes in the stomach includes taking enterosorbents, anti-inflammatory drugs, enzymes, and, if necessary, antibacterial agents.

Gastritis - inflammation of the gastric mucosa - is the most common “provocateur” of rotten breath

The list of medications prescribed for gastric halitosis may include:

• Almagel (removes toxins and waste, prescribed for high acidity, relieves abdominal pain).
• Omeprazole (improves intestinal motility).
• Pancreatin (Festal) – pancreatic enzymes necessary for high-quality digestion of food.
• Ursosan (normalizes the acid-base balance of gastric juice).
• Amoxicillin (broad-spectrum antibacterial drug).

Folk remedies

Auxiliary therapy for gastric halitosis may consist of taking an infusion of sage and chamomile (1 tablespoon of dry herbs/glass of water). This medicinal composition is drunk orally or used for medicinal rinses (every 3 hours + after each meal). The infusion of strawberry leaves also normalizes the functioning of the stomach. Prepare it as follows: 1 tbsp. l. vegetable raw materials are steamed with a glass of boiling water and left for 30 minutes under the lid. The strained product is used to rinse the mouth.

Important! Seeds of dill, fennel, and parsley not only have a positive effect on digestion, but also help remove foul odor from the mouth. It is recommended to chew them 2-3 times a day.

For gastritis, ulcers, enzyme deficiency, dysbacteriosis, acid reflux and other digestive diseases, you should pay attention to flaxseed. So, every morning you need to steam 3 tbsp. l. of this product with a glass of boiling water. Drink the finished medicine ½ glass twice a day half an hour before meals.

St. John's wort is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Decoctions and infusions based on it not only have a positive effect on the functioning of the stomach, but also help prevent various dental problems. To combat halitosis, it is recommended to replenish your home medicine cabinet with the following medicinal herbs:

• oak bark;
• calendula flowers;
• calamus root;
• eucalyptus.

Another useful recipe for halitosis:

• 300 ml boiled water;
• 1 tsp each cinnamon powder, cloves, chopped peppermint;
• 2 tsp. finely chopped parsley.

How to prepare the medicine: put a pan of water on the fire, bring to a boil, add dry ingredients, simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. After this, the mixture is removed from the stove, filtered, cooled, and stored in the refrigerator. Use mouthwash every time you need to freshen your breath.

Only comprehensive instrumental and laboratory diagnostics can reveal the true causes of foul odor from the mouth.

It is useful to rinse your mouth with an aqueous solution of apple cider vinegar (1:1), the procedure is carried out no longer than 1-2 minutes/time. The use of any folk remedies for terrible putrid breath in stomach diseases is recommended to be discussed with your doctor.

Traditional methods

Cabbage juice will help cure gastritis.

You can use traditional methods, which are quite effective. But when using them, it is important to follow the dosage recommendations.

An important factor is also that any medicinal plant has its contraindications.

For these procedures to be beneficial, you need to study information about the medicinal plant. If the disease is gastritis, you can use the following methods:

It is important to know

It is worth remembering that any symptoms go away only after complete relief from the disease. If you do not start treating the disease itself, complications may appear that will cause more serious problems. All diseases associated with the stomach require examination and individual treatment. Only a doctor can prescribe the correct treatment.

All the methods described above are quite effective, but it is worth considering that they may not be suitable for everyone. In addition, there are different stages of the disease that require a special approach. A proper and nutritious diet can bring many benefits.

If you use advice on what to refuse and what to pay attention to, the treatment will be much more effective. By combining useful information, you can find the fastest and most enjoyable treatment method. Do not forget about walks in the fresh air, which have a very beneficial effect on the digestive processes.

How can you tell if your breath smells?

Determining the freshness of your own breath is not at all easy. We adapt to the aromas that we smell all the time and stop noticing them. In addition, the oral cavity and nasopharynx are a single system, and this makes testing difficult. But there are several simple and visual ways to understand if there is a bad smell.

1. Lick your wrist with the tip of your tongue and wait 15-20 seconds until the saliva dries. The scent left on the skin will give you some idea of ​​the freshness of your breath. However, the tip of the tongue collects the smallest amount of bacteria, so the results will not be completely true.
2. The main breeding ground for microflora that causes an unpleasant odor is located at the root of the tongue. Run your finger or a cotton swab in the area and smell: if the “sample” smells strong, there is a high chance that your breath may be spoiled too.
3. Take a plastic cup, place it on your lips and release the air through your mouth. The smell inside the container will help determine if you are suffering from halitosis.
4. Ask a loved one if he notices a specific “smell” when he communicates with you. Sometimes this is the most reliable way to find out the answer to a sensitive question.