Dr. Rajesh Jain
General Practitioner
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am 19 years old and have had halitosis for ten years. I have halitosis, caused by food lying undigested in my stomach for an extended period. I am currently not on any medication. Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
Do you suffer from dental caries?
Do you suffer from constipation?
Do you use medications for diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, or other conditions?
Revert with the answer to assist further.
Thank you and take care.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
No. According to my dentist, I have no dental concerns. I have never been constipated, but I have observed undigested food in my feces. No, I am not currently taking any medications. Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
It appears that you are not thoroughly chewing foods before swallowing. Please avoid drinking water during meals.
Always drink water one hour after eating.
Consume more salads and fruits.
Take milk regularly.
Regularly do yoga, pranayam, and walk for better digestion.
We will make every effort to clarify it entirely.
I hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
Thank you very much. I will give these a go. I genuinely hope they help because this is a humiliating condition to have. I have also heard that Helicobacter pylori can cause this; would you recommend a triple antibiotic course? Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
No. Helicobacter pylori alone will not cause halitosis.
I hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
Then, what is the cause of Halitosis? Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
It is not known. Can you get mustard oil easily?
Revert with the answer to assist further.
Thank you and take care.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
Yeah, no problem. Should I drink it every day?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
You can apply mustard oil on the gums after brushing. Keep it for a few minutes and Gargle with water.
I hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
Sir, I need to have a prescription. Could you please send me a prescription?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
Prescription attached.
I hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I just got the prescription. Should I eat it on an empty stomach or with something? What is the protocol? Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
Take it after food. Take it without chewing. Take it as a whole tablet with water.
I hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Patient's Query
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