Bad breath for six years, what's going on with stinky all the time?
Bad breath for six years, smelly all the time may be caused by non-pathological factors such as unclean oral hygiene and periodontitis, or it may be caused by pathological factors such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and atrophic rhinitis.
1. Physiological factors
1. Poor oral hygiene: If you do not do a good job of oral cleaning, it is easy for food residues to remain on your teeth and breed bacteria, resulting in the above symptoms. It is recommended that patients develop a good habit of brushing their teeth in the morning and evening, rinse their mouths in time after meals, and avoid eating too much spicy and stimulating food for relief.
2. Periodontitis: due to long-term smoking, alcoholism or trauma and other factors, the disease may be induced, and symptoms such as bleeding gums and periodontal pocket discharge will occur, and with the development of the disease, it will also be accompanied by the above conditions. It can be treated with drugs such as amoxicillin capsules and metronidazole tablets according to the doctor's instructions, or it can be improved by ultrasonic scaling.
2. Pathological factors
1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease: due to the decline of anti-reflux function and the decrease of the esophageal mucosal barrier, it will lead to the reflux of gastric contents to the throat, resulting in inflammatory reactions, and the above phenomena occur. You can take omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets and other drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor, and at the same time, you should also pay attention to a light diet and eat less spicy and greasy food.
2. Atrophic rhinitis: It is usually caused by vitamin deficiency, endocrine disorders and genetics and other factors, and usually manifests as nasal congestion, smell disorders, headaches and other symptoms, which can also cause the above discomfort.
This can be improved by nasal washing, such as saline irrigation, and surgery if necessary.
In addition, it may also be related to tonsil stones, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital and improve the relevant examinations, and treat the cause under the guidance of a doctor.