Patient's question:
I have suffered from chronic constipation for many years, usually having a bowel movement every 3-4 days. Once my husband told me I had bad breath, and I was very upset. Bad breath must be caused by constipation. I don't have any oral diseases. What should I do about constipation and bad breath?Doctor's answer:
Gastrointestinal damp-heat causes the clear Qi to fail to ascend and the turbid Qi to fail to rise. The upward reversal of turbid Qi leads to symptoms such as constipation and halitosis, which are often difficult to cure with conventional medications. Using traditional Chinese medicine for syndrome differentiation and treatment can thoroughly eliminate gastrointestinal damp-heat, cleanse the turbid Qi from the intestines and stomach, regulate gastrointestinal function, and completely eliminate the root cause of the disease, thereby achieving a complete cure. In addition to treating halitosis, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet and maintain a cheerful mood in daily life to enhance their physical fitness.