Patient's question:
I have had bad breath for over ten years and it has never been effectively treated. I have tried many medications, but none of them have worked, and my bad breath has even gotten worse. Could bad breath also be inherited across generations? My mother and my younger brother also have bad breath. I hope you can help me.Doctor's answer:
Bad breath is usually caused by two major reasons: one is oral diseases, which are bacterial infections in the mouth, and the other is abdominal diseases. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a thorough examination to determine the cause of your bad breath and check for bacterial infections in your mouth, as well as the condition of your stomach and liver. Only by identifying the root cause can targeted treatment be administered. I hope my explanation can help you. In fact, having bad breath is not something to be afraid of. Patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as treatment is sought early, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high.