Patient's question:
My daughter is two months old. She is breastfed during the day and fed with formula milk at night. Recently, I noticed that she experiences acid reflux about an hour after feeding. With a "burp" sound from her throat, a wave of acid surges directly from her mouth. Sometimes, it is accompanied by acidic fluid mixed with digested milk rising into her mouth. She becomes very uncomfortable and cries. Could this be due to digestive system dysfunction? Is there any solution?Additionally, my daughter was once taken to the doctor for vomiting. The doctor prescribed a bottle of "Domperidone" syrup, with 0.5ml administered each time. Is this medication effective for acid reflux? What are the side effects of taking too much?
Doctor's answer:
Food-Induced HalitosisAfter consuming foods such as onions, garlic, chives, fish, shrimp, lamb, etc., food-induced halitosis often occurs. However, discontinuing these foods will naturally eliminate the halitosis within 1–2 days. Chewing tea leaves or dates in the mouth for a while can also alleviate the odor.
Decomposition-Induced Halitosis
This type of halitosis is primarily caused by poor oral hygiene, such as not brushing teeth in the morning or evening, not rinsing the mouth after meals, or the accumulation of dental plaque along the gum line and food debris trapped in gaps or cavities. These substances decompose and emit foul odors. To eliminate this type of halitosis, maintaining good oral hygiene is essential.