Why do 13-month-old children have bad breath?

Bad breath in a 13-month-old child may be caused by non-pathological factors such as improper diet, poor oral hygiene, etc., but it can also be caused by pathological factors such as indigestion or respiratory tract infections.

1. Non-pathological factors

1. Improper diet: If children eat too many sweets or foods with high protein content in their daily life, it may lead to an increase in the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, which may lead to food accumulation. At this time, symptoms of belching and bad breath appear. It is recommended that parents usually adjust their children's diet, avoid giving their children too much greasy food, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as apples, bananas, spinach, etc., which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and improve symptoms.

2. Poor oral hygiene: If the child does not develop good brushing habits and does not rinse or brush his teeth in time after eating, it is easy to cause food residues to be left on the teeth, thus breeding bacteria and producing odors. It is recommended that parents should correct their children's living habits in time, and insist on brushing their teeth every morning and evening to keep their mouth clean.

2. Pathological factors

1. Indigestion: If the child has indigestion, it will cause a large amount of food to accumulate in the stomach and intestines, which cannot be absorbed and digested normally, resulting in a large amount of gas, which will also be accompanied by symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea. Under the guidance of a doctor, it can be treated with oral drugs such as Jian'er Oral Liquid, Spleen Awakening Granules, etc.

2. Respiratory tract infection: When the baby's body resistance decreases, it is easy to be attacked by the virus and cause upper respiratory tract infection, which will cause symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, fever, etc., and may also be accompanied by loss of appetite.You can take antiviral treatment with drugs such as paediatric aminophen xanthamine granules and oseltamivir phosphate granules according to the doctor's instructions.

In addition, it may also be caused by factors such as Helicobacter pylori infection, and it is recommended that patients go to the hospital to find out the cause and do targeted treatment.