Patient's question:
A little bad breath, what can be done, what should be eaten, what should not be eaten, what methods should be used to treat bad breath?Doctor's answer:
This bad breath is generally caused by stomach fire, which refers to inflammation where excessive stomach heat transforms into fire. It manifests as swollen and painful gums, bad breath, constipation, and other symptoms. You can take Qingwei San (Clear Stomach Powder), Huoxiang Qingwei Jiaonang (Agastache Clear Stomach Capsules), or soybean oligosaccharides for regulation. In the meantime, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid spicy and irritating foods. For patients, if the bad breath condition is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment should be administered with proper medication, otherwise it may lead to a recurrence of the condition. Additionally, patients need to maintain a positive mood to prevent the condition from worsening.