Patient's question:
I had duodenal ulcer and chronic gastritis a year ago. Now they are basically healed, but recently I often have bad breath. My tongue is also very white, but after taking many medications, the bad breath still persists. Besides, does a white tongue necessarily mean bad breath?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the majority of bad breath is caused by internal dryness and heat in the stomach, and there are many ways to manage it. In terms of diet, avoid greasy, extremely cold, and spicy foods, prevent overeating, and develop good eating habits. Buy some raw gypsum from a pharmacy, soak it in boiling water, and drink it for three days—it can help with bad breath, but avoid drinking it for too long. The daily treatment for bad breath primarily focuses on symptomatic treatment. Patients can use many oral medications, supplement with various vitamins, and pay attention to regular routines. Avoid alcohol. We hope that bad breath patients can recover quickly. Thank you.