Dr. Purva Jingar
Dentistry
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Hi doctor,
I am a 31-year-old male that has had feces-smelling breath my entire adult life. My dentists say I have perfect teeth. When I swallow, I can feel a small lump in my throat. I took a picture of my throat and can see my epiglottis is visible. Several years ago, I had a barium swallow, and no Zenker's Diverticulum was visible. I work out regularly and try to eat healthily for the most part. I also get heartburn regularly and regurgitate small food particles like rice immediately after eating. Please help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
It is not a lump. It is just a normal structure with some kind of small pimple. That can go away with the gargling. Try baking soda and salt gargle.
The foul smell can be due to stomach problems. Just eat healthy and drink water before you take lunch or dinner. Then try to drink water after 15 minutes. This will improve your digestion, and you will not feel heartburn and regurgitation.
Avoid eating rice as it causes Acidity to you. Instead, try eating oats. Drink cumin and cardamom water early morning to get good digestion. Maintain oral hygiene properly and use mouthwash after brushing twice a day. Use dental floss also.
Avoid spicy food as much as possible and bakery products too.
You can try one tablespoon of turmeric with water every day to clean the body system and purify the blood.
Wish you good health and happiness. Keep me updated with the improvements.
Thank you.
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