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I get bad odor from mouth and nose. Could it be due to leaky gut or candida?

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Answered by

Dr. Nagaraj

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At December 31, 2019
Reviewed AtDecember 31, 2019

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

For a while now I have had a terrible odor that comes out my mouth and nose. The odor is somewhat subtle whenever I am not around a fan, AC, etc. But whenever I am around one of those, the smell seems to spread all around me. I am positive the smell is coming from inside my stomach. I have realized a lot about leaky gut and candida but neither one mentions a smell.

My diet before has been poor, lots of packaged sugary foods, but I have always been a healthy weight. I feel terrible riding in a vehicle with others. I will sometimes hold my breath to try and stop the smell but it does not work most of the time. My symptoms started when I was a working nightshift job. Stress might have been a factor although I did not feel like I was. I have not worked there for almost six months and my condition has worsened. Could the amount of sugar I consumed destroyed my stomach lining? I also heard when Candida is starved it digs into the lining and essentially makes holes which can cause food to leak. Could this be the source of the smell? I am currently taking probiotics.

Answered by Dr. Nagaraj

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

There is nothing like leaking gut in the medical dictionary. The bad breath you are experiencing, in medical terms is called halitosis. It is majorly because of poorly kept oral hygiene. It could be an indicator of gum infection, tooth decay, smoking, alcohol, etc. Sometimes it is because of organized infection of tonsils. My suggestion is to consult a dentist first to find out the cause as in the majority of patients it is related to the oral cavity. The remedy is simple. Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice daily, in your case after every feed. Do regular flossing. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you do so. You can use flavored mouthwashes regularly which are easily available with chemists.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Nagaraj
Dr. Nagaraj

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