Patient's question:
I recently noticed that I have symptoms of bad breath. I didn't have it before, and now I don't know what's going on. Is it related to my frequent constipation and dry stools? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Halitosis is often caused by excessive stomach fire, which is closely related to your daily lifestyle and dietary habits. In severe cases, it may also be due to disharmony between the spleen and stomach. It is best to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. If this condition frequently occurs, you should reduce your intake of spicy foods and consume more cooling foods such as kelp, winter melon, mung beans, and bitter gourd. For tea, you can drink more chrysanthemum tea or cassia tea. In addition to treating halitosis, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet and maintain a cheerful mood in daily life to enhance their physical health and speed up recovery.