Patient's question:
Every day I have bad breath, which makes me feel very annoyed. I don't dare to speak in front of others for fear that people will smell it and feel embarrassed. I don't know what's wrong with me?Doctor's answer:
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the occurrence of bad breath is often related to the "internal heat flaring up" in the human body's Zang-Fu organs. As for whether it is "deficiency fire" or "excess fire," and whether it is "stomach fire" or "heart fire," it is difficult to make an accurate TCM analysis and judgment due to online diagnosis and insufficient information you have provided. It is not advisable to draw conclusions hastily here. It is recommended to seek an in-depth diagnosis and differentiation of symptoms from a renowned TCM practitioner in your local area, preferably using a pure TCM approach that combines herbal medicine and acupuncture screening. For severe bad breath cases, it is advised to consult a doctor as soon as possible and follow the doctor's advice for timely treatment. Avoid using medications blindly to prevent worsening the condition. The above opinions are for reference only.