Patient's question:
My child washes his face on time every day and doesn't suffer from constipation, but recently I've noticed he has bad breath. Although it's not too severe, it needs to be treated in a timely manner. If left untreated, the bad breath will only get worse. I've searched for many methods online and tried them, but they haven't been effective. What can I do about my 12-year-old's bad breath?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that the child gets tested for Helicobacter pylori at the hospital. Generally, bad breath is caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, which is quite common. If the test is positive, then a triple or quadruple therapy can be administered. Typically, a follow-up breath test is required after about two weeks of treatment to check if it turns negative. If it is negative, then treatment is not necessary. Of course, adults should also get tested because this is an infection.In addition to treating bad breath, it is advised that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a positive mood to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.