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Systemic Diseases Related To Halitosis

Halitosis or bad breath can be associated with certain systemic diseases. The common systemic diseases related to halitosis include diabetic acidosis, hepatic failure, kidney failure, tuberculosis, and blood disorders. Halitosis associated with systemic diseases can produce a foul, putrefactive odor. Treatments for underlying systemic conditions can prevent halitosis in such conditions.

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I have had chronic bad breath for a very long time. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old female. I have been suffering from chronic bad breath for a very long time. However, my teeth and gums are fine.  Read Full »


Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a misconception that bad breath is due to dental problems, but that is not always true. The patients remain untreated because of so many social and psychological issues. The bad breath can also be due to, Diabetes. Smoking. Lung infection. Chest disea...  Read Full »

I am suffering from bad breath. Is due to tonsils?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28- years-old female who suffers from bad breath. I got my teeth cleaned I thought the problem was with them, and they recommend that I must use something to clean my stomach. I did take many medications with no luck and some people are saying maybe the problem is in the tonsils...  Read Full »


Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.If you are regularly cleaning your teeth twice with flavored toothpaste and still there is halitosis, you do not have any dental-related problems. I suggest you not keep a large time gap between two meals that is the most found cause for halitosis. If you have an isolate...  Read Full »

Why do I have persistent bad breath despite maintaining good oral hygiene?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had extremely bad breath for the past seven years. People have moved away from me as they could not tolerate my bad breath. Finally, I consulted a dentist who told me I have no underlying dental conditions. I also have really good oral hygiene. I floss, brush twice daily, and us...  Read Full »


Dr. Naveen Thomas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there are no underlying dental conditions, the issue might be with your gastroenteric bacterial colonies causing this bad breath or your tonsils which may be infected. I suggest you consult an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgeon to check whether you have tonsil st...  Read Full »

How to easily overcome bad breath?

Query: Hello doctor, How do I stay free from bad breath?  Read Full »


Dr. Subha

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Causes for halitosis (bad breath) are: Calculus (tartar) deposits on the teeth due to poor oral hygiene. Periodontitis - gum problem. Food impaction inside the decayed teeth. Debris on the tongue. Systemic causes such as gastritis. Temporary cause like intake of...  Read Full »

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