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.

Strategies for treating and preventing halitosis

The starting point for the treatment of halitosis is a course of professional hygiene and, if necessary, sanitation of the oral cavity. Next, the patient is selected for personal oral hygiene products and methods, including toothpaste and a toothbrush, dental floss and a special brush for cleaning the tongue (teeth scraper). If there are periodontal pockets, an irrigator may be recommended to the patient. The patient undergoes mandatory training in the use of hygiene products with the selection of adequate teeth brushing techniques. If these measures are not enough, you should turn to antibacterial therapy.

Two strategies are commonly used to treat halitosis:

• antibacterial therapy;

• products that convert odorous compounds into non-volatile forms (for example, hygiene products containing bicarbonate of soda).

The results of clinical observations show that a prolonged effect from dental treatment can be obtained only by resorting to antibacterial therapy. Today, the most popular methods are those that provide intensive oxygenation of the oral cavity, since oxygen primarily inhibits anaerobic microflora. The source of active oxygen, as a rule, is peroxide compounds . In cases where intense bad breath is associated with the gum area, oxygen gel can be applied in specially made trays extending to the surface of the gums. To oxygenate the tongue area, rinses, chewing gums and lozenges containing oxygenating components are suitable. Among other antibacterial components, the following are used to treat halitosis: zinc salts (lactate, acetate), chlorhexidine, cetylpyridinium chloride. These drugs can be used in mouth rinses and chewing gum.

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.

Main reasons

Unpleasant odor from the gums is often associated with caries or pulpitis. When a tooth begins to deteriorate, an unpleasant taste appears in the mouth, as well as a putrid odor that does not go away even after brushing the teeth, using a mouthwash, or eliminating foods with strong aromatic properties from the diet. A similar problem can arise with periodontitis, a disease that affects not only the incisors, but also soft tissues. They begin to fester, causing the above symptoms.

If the patient rarely goes to the doctor for examination, it is possible that the gums smell bad due to the presence of a large amount of tartar. Even the most thorough, regular brushing of your teeth will not help to completely get rid of plaque that forms from food debris along with bacteria settling on mucous surfaces. Gradually they accumulate, harden, and begin to put pressure on adjacent tissues, causing their damage. Infection enters small cracks, which leads to rotting processes.

Sometimes the gums fester due to the fact that pathogenic microflora has penetrated through wounds from dentures and braces. Dentists usually tell patients that during the first few days they may experience not only discomfort in the area affected by the structures, but also small scratches and cracks, since the soft tissues have not yet become accustomed to the new condition. Since the likelihood of infection is extremely high, it is recommended to rinse the mouth with special solutions. But patients often ignore this fact, which leads to infection of the damaged areas.

The presence of chronic ailments associated with pathologies in the functioning of internal organs is another common reason. The mucous membranes are quite sensitive to all processes that occur in the body. Therefore, if there are disturbances in the functioning of the liver, stomach, intestines, kidneys, an unpleasant odor appears. The main task is to eliminate the irritating factor, which will lead to the disappearance of the problem.

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.

What can cause bad breath?

Xerostomia

Most often, an unpleasant odor occurs due to xerostomia - the death of tongue cells due to lack of saliva. Xerostomia is the main cause of bad breath in the morning. During the day, dead cells are washed away by saliva and the liquids we drink. At night, much less saliva is produced, the cells die in greater numbers and remain on the surface of the tongue. Bacteria actively eat them and produce those same bad-smelling compounds.

Eliminating halitosis caused by xerostomia is quite simple. Need to:

• Establish a drinking regime so that the body receives enough water;
• In the morning and evening, thoroughly brush not only your teeth, but also your tongue. For this, it is better to use a special brush, but a regular toothbrush will do just fine;
• Rinse your mouth with water several times throughout the day, especially after eating.

What happens if all this is not done: bacteria remain on the tongue, and since they have enough food - dead cells that also remain on the surface, they actively multiply. The more microflora in the mouth, the more hydrogen sulfide, ammonia and methyl mercaptan they produce, and the stronger the odor from the mouth.

Xerostomia can be caused by functional disorders of the salivary glands. Due to inflammation or other reasons, little saliva is produced and or it is too viscous to fully clean the mouth. In such a situation, you need to consult a doctor.

Geographic tongue (desquamative glossitis)

This is the name for a condition in which smooth pink spots appear on the tongue. Compared to healthy tissue, they look like bald spots. In this article we will not delve into the causes of this condition; there are quite a lot of them, and the pathology itself has not been fully studied.

With glossitis, the surface of the tongue becomes heterogeneous and a dense coating may form in the depressions (in the spot area). It is poorly washed off by saliva, so it becomes a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria.

How to eliminate bad breath in this case

It is quite difficult to combat halitosis in this situation. First of all, you need to find and eliminate the cause of glossitis. Regular rinsing with warm water or special rinses helps reduce the unpleasant odor.

Poor hygiene

Plaque constantly forms on the surface of the teeth. It consists of food debris, saliva, dead epithelial cells, as well as bacteria and their waste products. If a person brushes his teeth well 2 times a day and uses floss, this plaque is regularly removed. If hygiene is poor, part of the plaque remains on the teeth and hardens.

Hardened plaque is tartar that cannot be removed with a toothbrush. It is also an ideal “home” for bacteria. In the porous structure of the stone, food debris and other “delicacies” settle, which the microflora happily feeds on. And the more food bacteria have, the more smelly volatile compounds they release.

How to eliminate an unpleasant odor in this situation

Just starting to brush your teeth well is not enough; you won’t be able to remove tartar with a brush and floss. We do not recommend trying to do this with abrasive toothpaste or folk remedies. They are useless against tartar, but can damage tooth enamel.

You need to start with professional teeth cleaning. This procedure is performed only in a dental office using special equipment, instruments and tools. In many cases, this action alone is enough to get rid of bad breath. During cleaning, the doctor completely removes tartar, plaque, and with them the bacteria that live in them. There is no one else to release hydrogen sulfide with ammonia and your breath becomes fresher. How long the effect will last depends on how well the patient takes care of his teeth.

Diseases of teeth and gums

Heavy breathing almost always accompanies gingivitis, periodontitis and periodontal disease. An unpleasant odor in such diseases can be one of the first symptoms, along with bleeding gums.

Periodontal pockets, which form due to gum disease or poor brushing of teeth, can also cause bad breath. They accumulate food debris and dental plaque, that is, an ideal environment for bacteria is formed.

People with carious teeth often suffer from bad breath. The more units affected and the deeper the damage, the stronger the smell. Neither toothpaste nor rinses help get rid of it, since the source is inside the tooth. Interestingly, patients themselves rarely experience bad breath from caries.

What to do

Option one is to eliminate the cause. In such a situation, only treatment of bad breath at the dentist is effective, that is, treatment of caries.

Dentures, plates and braces

It is difficult to brush your teeth properly when there are foreign structures in your mouth. Residues of food can get under removable and bridge dentures and accumulate around the locks of the brace system. Bacteria, of course, will not miss the chance to have a feast in these areas and multiply their numbers several times. What happens next, you already know.

The only way to combat the smell in this case is good hygiene. It is especially important to carefully care for the oral cavity for those who wear removable dentures. The materials from which they are made absorb unpleasant odors and themselves become its source. In this case, the bad breath does not disappear after brushing your teeth, and you will have to change the denture.

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.