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I have pimples on the back of my tongue. What are they?
Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed some pimples on the back of my tongue for almost a month. I thought they would go away on their own, but they have not. I tried gargling with salt water. I have a sore throat at times, and I also have halitosis. I have tried brushing my tongue, but the white substance for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Those bumps are enlarged circumvallate papillae. They can be due to a number of causes, such as oral infections, acid reflux, throat infections, post-nasal drip, etc. Halitosis can occur due to a number of causes, including poor oral hygiene, o... Read Full »
Why do I have pimples on the back of my tongue?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old. A month ago, I noticed few small pimples at the back of my tongue and I thought that they will get alright on their own. But, they have been there for almost a month. And, I have halitosis too. I often have a sore throat as well, but it is not severe. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The bump can be due to a number of causes like oral infections, acid reflux, throat infections, or a post nasal drip. Halitosis or bad breath can occur due to poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infectio... Read Full »
Despite good oral hygiene, why do I still have bad breath?
Query: Hello doctor, I notice I have bad breath no matter how well I maintain proper teeth hygiene. What can help me in this regard? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, postnasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, diabetes, etc. You should consult an oral physician or an otolaryngologist and ge... Read Full »
I have had bad breath for four years. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from bad breath for more than four years. I consulted with the dentist but did not get rid of my bad breath. Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your complaint, bad breath is also known as halitosis. It can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post-nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, and diabetes. You should consult an oral physician o... Read Full »
What can be the cause of bad breath despite brushing twice a day?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old female. My question is about oral health. In spite of brushing my teeth twice a day, I have bad breath. Please tell me why. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bad breath, also known as halitosis can occur due to many reasons like poor oral hygiene, post-nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, diabetes, etc. I suggest you consult a dentist and get evaluated. Thorough clinical evaluation and investigatio... Read Full »
I have bad breath. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18-years-old. Bad breath is a problem for me. I just transferred schools and after two days rumors had already been spread by a girl sitting next to me. I really have no true friends, just a best friend that is by my side. I would love to change that and be a little bit social like I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Bad breath also known as halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral, dental infections, post nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, and diabetes etc. You should consult a de... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from bad breath since last year and my mouth gets dry and I feel a different taste in my mouth. I underwent a tooth cleaning two years back. How to permanently cure this?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Bad breath also known as halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, etc. You should consult an otolaryngologist and get ev... Read Full »
I have been suffering from bad breath for the past five years. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from bad breath. I feel uncomfortable talking to my colleagues and sharing work problems with seniors. Is there any permanent medical treatment for severe bad breath? I have been suffering from it for the past five years.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can occur due to several causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post-nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory diseases, diabetes, etc. You should con... Read Full »