Patient's question:
A while ago, I had already started taking weight-loss pills and restricting my diet. Later on, I kept feeling like my mouth smelled bad in the morning. At first, I thought it was caused by an upset stomach, but later, it kept happening the same way since I started taking the weight-loss pills. I'm very worried.Doctor's answer:
This is a side effect of weight-loss medication. Bad breath is believed by traditional Chinese medicine to be related to excessive liver and gallbladder fire, dampness-heat in the liver and gallbladder, or poor digestion, as well as oral and gingival inflammation. It is recommended to consult an experienced traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for syndrome differentiation and treatment using Chinese herbal medicine. Additionally, dietary adjustments should be made, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, greasy foods, alcohol, seafood, fishy meats, and other allergenic foods. It is important to maintain regular bowel movements and keep a positive mood. For the sake of your health, it is better not to take weight-loss medication. Bad breath patients can, while seeking symptomatic treatment, also use dietary therapy as a supplementary treatment in daily life. Proper dietary habits should be maintained to avoid irritating foods.